Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education on June 19, 2023 approved a preliminary $490 million budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year and earlier in June discussed again the need to ask voters to reapprove the district’s 10-year Hold Harmless millage within the next...
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Out-of-district students now allowed to enroll into all grades of Virtual K-12 School
Wayne County parents interested in virtual school for their children are now allowed to enroll students from kindergarten through high school into Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K-12. Students will be accepted for the 2023-24 school year as staffing allows. For the...
Off-campus programs ease attendance at traditional high schools
Did you know that at each of the district’s three traditional high school enrollment and expected attendance are likely to be very different figures for any hour of the school day? As part of its long-range recommendation for school buildings in the district, Fielding...
Consultant presents possible school scenarios
With an aging inventory of buildings and an ever growing demand on the amount of time schools are being used during the year, it’s clear the infrastructure needs of our schools require immediate attention. Those same reasons also support the need for a broader...
Consultants to present possible school building options during May 15 meeting
Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting on May 15, 2023 to again hear from Fielding International. This time the consultants will present two different broad scenarios for how the district could address its school building needs....
Business Director receives service award, department again recognized for budget presentation
Tom Wall, Dearborn Public Schools Director of Business Services and Operations, was recognized on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 with a Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Wall was presented the award by the Michigan School Business Officials during the group’s annual...
County recognizes 15 district sites as Green Schools
Just in time for Earth Day 2023 on Saturday, Wayne County and Wayne County RESA are recognizing 15 Dearborn Public Schools this year as Green Schools for their work on environmental initiatives. To be recognized, schools must complete several earth-friendly...
Facility report shows need for major investments in district school buildings
A report presented to the Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education during a special meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 showed a need for major investments in buildings in the district over the coming decades. Representatives from Fielding International explained...
Board holding special meeting on March 21 to hear long-term facility plan
Fielding International will present the findings from its study of long-term building needs in Dearborn Public Schools during a special meeting on March 21, 2023. The report will be presented during a study session for the Board of Education starting at 5:30 p.m. that...
ESSER update shows $52 million being invested in infrastructure
Dearborn Public Schools recently updated its financial filings with the state to show the district now plans to spend about $52 million in ESSER funding on buildings, most of that to add air-conditioning at some elementary schools. A breakdown of how the district has...
Ele’s Eatery teaching students and serving the public
Hot meals, delightful salads, and decadent desserts - the student chefs at Ele’s Eatery are back “in business.” With COVID shut downs and restrictions, the Hospitality Program at Michael Berry Career Center has had to adjust to several changes in recent years....
Four town halls planned to discuss long-range building planning
Four town halls are being hosted by Dearborn Public Schools for Fielding International to discuss its work to create a long-range plan for the district’s buildings. Visioning the Future Town Halls will be held on Feb. 6 and 7, 2023. Parents, students, staff,...