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Board adopts routine resolutions: calendar, depository banks, legal firms and newspapers of record
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 meeting calendar, updated district depository banks (JPMorgan Chase, MILAF+, Flagstar), named district legal firms and designated The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press as newspapers of record; roll calls recorded 6 ayes, 0 nays on the recorded resolutions.
The board adopted a slate of routine administrative resolutions covering the 2026–27 meeting calendar, district depository banks, legal firms and newspapers of record.
On the 2026–27 meeting calendar: the board agreed to return to school-site meetings (generally the second and fourth Mondays with specified school locations on dates such as Oct. 12 at Adams and Nov. 9 at Fisher). A resolution adopting the calendar was moved and the roll call recorded six ayes and zero nays.
On district depository banks: staff corrected the listed institutions and recommended that JPMorgan Chase, the Michigan Liquid Asset Fund Plus (MILAF+), and Flagstar Bank be the district depositories. A motion to remove Comerica Bank, Bank of New York and Fifth Third Bank from the list and adopt the corrected list was moved, supported and adopted (roll call recorded six ayes, zero nays). Members asked clarifying questions about which official certifies depository signers and noted a policy/practice mismatch on who signs warrants; staff said finance will follow up to align policy and practice.
On legal representation and public notices: the board named Miller Canfield; Miller Johnson; and Troon Law Firm, PC as district legal firms for 2026–27 and designated The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press as newspapers of record; both motions were adopted by roll call (6 ayes, 0 nays).
Votes at a glance (as recorded in roll calls): - Consent/agenda related resolution: 6 ayes, 0 nays. - 2026–27 calendar adoption: 6 ayes, 0 nays. - Depository banks: 6 ayes, 0 nays. - Legal firms: 6 ayes, 0 nays. - Newspapers of record: 6 ayes, 0 nays.
Why it matters: these votes set the district's operating calendar, official financial depositories, legal counsel roster and official publication outlets for public notices for the coming school year. Members requested follow-up on signature authority and warrants policy so that operations align with board policy.
Next steps: staff will circulate liaison assignments to school administrators and follow up with the finance department to clarify signature and warrants procedures.
