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Dr. Dan Patterson presented a redesigned elementary report card that maps reporting categories to essential standards, reverses the numeric scale so 4 is highest, and adds QR‑linked family resources; the district plans outreach and translation support before an October rollout.
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Facilities staff described a new maintenance workflow that broadens access to FMX, reports about 1,400 work orders since rollout, and offers exportable data for trend analysis; trustees requested regular summary reports to inform bond planning.
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IT staff briefed the board on a third‑party cybersecurity audit that praised data protection and access controls but flagged enterprise asset inventory, unauthorized devices, and vendor access; the district has strengthened passwords, phishing simulations and two‑factor authentication and said some hardware protections could be proposed for a bond.
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Dearborn educators and trustees raised alarm that roughly 220 high‑school students enrolled in outside fast‑track online programs over the last year, arguing those diplomas leave students unprepared for college and calling for a coordinated local and state response.
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The Dearborn City School District board approved a consent motion to pass agenda action items 1–13, covering warrants, change orders, multiple construction awards, personnel approvals, the financial statement, January graduates, policy updates, and donations.
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The Board voted to approve an omnibus set of action items including warrants, several contract awards, personnel approvals, financial statements and donations after a roll-call vote; trustees asked a question about E-Rate reimbursements before proceeding.
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County and city officials described a voluntary state VIP (vulnerable/impaired person) registration that uses fingerprints and photos to help law enforcement identify and reunite missing or wandering people with disabilities; Dearborn trustees discussed outreach, language access and school-based enrollment options.
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Dearborn Federation of Teachers and union leaders raised concerns about students wearing AI-enabled glasses that can record audio and video; they asked the district to develop a technology and privacy policy and consult legal counsel. Trustees confirmed legal review is underway and asked staff to propose options.
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CTE supervisor Dr. John Bridal outlined current career and technical education programs, recent investments (cybersecurity lab, construction trades lab), and conceptual plans for an expanded Michael Berry Career Center to house automotive, EV, welding and multiuse labs; any construction would require board approval and funding.
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At its Jan. 12, 2026 annual organization meeting, the Dearborn City School District Board of Education elected its 2026 officers, filling president, vice president, secretary and treasurer roles; vote tallies were recorded by roll call.