LaTrice McClendon

The Detroit school board is rethinking plans to demolish four recently closed schools after community members urged alternatives like selling or leasing the buildings. The demolition, originally scheduled for June 2027, faces criticism over financial costs and potential underutilization of land. Four board members support exploring proposals from external entities for repurposing the sites.

Iris Taylor, a leader in Detroit healthcare and DPSCD board member, died at 74. She recently filed to run for a school board term and was known for her work in education and healthcare, including roles as treasurer for the DPSCD board and nursing director for the City of Detroit.

The Detroit school board is reconsidering plans to demolish four closed schools after community members urged alternative solutions like selling or leasing the buildings. The district originally planned to demolish the schools in 2027, but four board members now seek proposals from external entities to repurpose them, citing potential financial benefits for students.

35 candidates are competing for five open seats on the Detroit school board, including three incumbents and several former board members. The election could reshape the Detroit Public Schools Community District, according to the superintendent, who emphasized the need for continued progress.

LaTrice McClendon and Corletta Vaughn, chair and vice chair of Detroit's school board, will not seek reelection in November. Their candidacies were disqualified due to unpaid fees, though McClendon's fee was later paid. Five board seats are up for election, with three other board members also running for re-election.

35 candidates are running for five open seats on the Detroit school board, including three incumbents and several former board members. The election, set for November 2026, could significantly influence the direction of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, according to Superintendent Nikolai Vitti.

Detroit school board chair LaTrice McClendon and vice chair Corletta Vaughn will not seek reelection in November due to disqualification over unpaid late fees, creating a potential power shift in the district's governance. Five of seven board seats are up for election, with three other members also leaving their terms.

Detroit school board chair LaTrice McClendon and vice chair Corletta Vaughn will not be on the November ballot due to late campaign fees owed to Wayne County, creating a potential shake-up in the board's future direction. Five of seven board seats are up for election, with three other board members also not seeking reelection.

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.