Detroit Public Schools
Coverage of Detroit Public Schools in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit school district loses court appeal against state over paying debt with operating tax revenue
The Detroit school district lost a court appeal against the state, requiring it to seek voter approval for a ballot measure to collect operating tax revenue. The ruling upholds that Detroit Public Schools (DPS) cannot use operating tax funds to pay capital debt, forcing the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) to rely on state funding unless voters approve a shift in tax collection authority by 2027.
- Detroit school district loses court appeal against state over paying debt with operating tax revenue
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) must seek voter approval for a ballot measure to collect operating tax revenue after a court upheld a ruling against its use for debt repayment. The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with the state, stating operating taxes cannot be used for nonoperating debt, forcing DPSCD to rely on state funding until a new tax collection arrangement is approved.
- Detroit teachers’ union approves tentative 2-year contract with school district
The Detroit teachers' union approved a tentative 2-year contract with the school district, including higher wages for all members and performance bonuses for attendance agents, career and technical education teachers, and staff certified to teach English language learners. The contract, covering the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years, received over 80% approval from voting members and requires school board finalization.