January 27, 2025

Detroit Financial Review Commission

SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING

Monday, January 27, 2025

Following the City’s Regular Meeting

(Begins no earlier than 1:05 p.m.)

Using Microsoft Teams

Meeting Notes

1. Call to Order
   1. Chairman, Kevin A. Smith called the meeting to order at 1:16 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Proposed Minutes from the December 16, 2024, Meeting
   1. In the absence of a quorum, the proposed December 16, 2024, Regular School District Meeting minutes was tabled for the February 24, 2025, meeting
4. Executive Director’s Report
   1. Patrick Dostine, Executive Director, informed the meeting that in reviewing the monthly financial reports for DPS and DPSCD, for the month ending November 30, 2023, the School District continues to pay its debt obligations, remains in compliance, and there is no reason to consider rescinding the waivers at this time.
5. Old Business
   1. None
6. New Business
   1. None
7. DPS/DPSCD Financial Reports for November 30, 2024 – FYI Only
   1. CFO, Jeremy Vidito gave an overview of above-mentioned financial reports and addressed questions from the commissioners.
8. Public Comment
   1. Michelle George
   2. William Davis
9. Next Meeting Date
   1. School District Regular Meeting: Monday, February 24, 2025, following the City Meeting, beginning no earlier than 1:05 pm, remotely using Microsoft Teams.
10. Adjournment
    1. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:32 p.m.

Members Present -4

• David Blaskiewicz
• Jen Flood
• Jay Rising
• Kevin Smith

Members Absent -7

• Hakim Berry
• Dr. J. Barnwell
• Ron Rose
• Mary Sheffield
• Ms. Vaughn (non-voting)
• Dr. Vitti
• John Walsh