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Detroit school board hears superintendent: enrollment near 51,000; district projects another surplus
Summary
Superintendent Doctor Vidi told the school board the district has 50,893 students enrolled and projects a ninth consecutive budget surplus after pre‑audited June financials showed revenue ahead of forecasts and expenditures below budget. The board approved routine agenda and personnel items.
Superintendent Doctor Vidi told the Detroit Public Schools Community District board on Wednesday that the district had 50,893 students enrolled for the 2025–26 school year and expects to end the fiscal year with another surplus.
Vidi, presenting pre‑audited financials through June, said tax collections on the 13‑mill capital debt levy and 18‑mill operating levy totaled roughly $14 million and $14.5 million respectively and that revenue is running ahead of forecast because of higher interest earnings and one‑time funds from Wayne RISA and federal sources. He said expenditures are tracking below budget and the district closed the month with about 13.3 weeks of available cash.
The financial presentation…
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