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The Detroit district faculty board will probably be on the hunt for a brand new member to switch Angelique Peterson-Mayberry, who’s resigning to tackle a countywide function.
Peterson-Mayberry, who was elected to the seven-member board in 2016 and commenced serving in 2017, was appointed this week to the Wayne County Fee. She’ll be finishing the time period of Irma Clark-Coleman, a longtime neighborhood chief, who died final month. Clark-Coleman had served on the board since 2010 and represented a portion of Detroit.
The board is now searching for individuals who wish to fill the rest of Peterson-Mayberry’s seat, which expires on the finish of 2026.
candidates can ship their letters of intent to Vania Moore at vania.moore@detroitk12.org. The letters should clarify why the candidate is within the place and embody a resume and a replica of an identification card that lists their tackle. There is also a means for individuals to use on-line. The board will think about these letters of intent and interview some candidates earlier than making a choice.
A deadline for submitting functions will probably be decided subsequent week, a spokesperson for the district advised Chalkbeat Thursday.
Board President Corletta Vaughn stated in an announcement that the board “will transfer ahead with a way of urgency,” in filling the seat.
“We’re grateful for Ms. Peterson-Mayberry’s management and sit up for partaking with Detroiters who’re passionate and dedicated to DPSCD and can present a collaborative and problem-solving method.”
Peterson-Mayberry was one of many authentic members of the board for the Detroit Public Colleges Group District, which was created as a part of a legislative initiative to resolve deep debt in Detroit Public Colleges. DPSCD was launched to focus on educating college students and the day-to-day operation of faculties, whereas DPS stays intact to gather tax income and repay a mountain of debt.
One of many greatest selections the board made early on was to rent Superintendent Nikolai Vitti to helm the district.
“Over eight years Angelique at all times led with integrity and with a spirit of service to the Metropolis and its individuals, particularly workers, college students, and households,” Vitti stated in an announcement. “She at all times listened to everybody however was prepared to make onerous selections to rebuild the District and place it on a path of sustained success. Her legacy creates huge sneakers to fill however supplies everybody with the instance of what public service ought to appear to be.”
The board is holding a particular assembly at 5 p.m. Monday to debate the search course of. The assembly will probably be within the board’s twelfth flooring convention room of the Fisher Constructing, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard.
Lori Higgins is the bureau chief for Chalkbeat Detroit. You possibly can attain her at lhiggins@chalkbeat.org.
