September 29, 2025

DETROIT FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMISSION

SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING

Monday, September 29, 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 1:41 p.m.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Proposed Minutes of the August 25, 2025, Meeting
   1. Motion made by Commissioner Berry and supported by Commissioner Walsh to approve the draft minutes of the commission’s August 25, 2025, School District meeting.  The commission approved the minutes as presented.
4. Executive Director’s Report
   1. Patrick Dostine, Executive Director, informed the meeting that the Detroit Public Schools and the Community District remain in good standing with the financial review commission. After reviewing the financial report for the month ending July 31, 2025, both remain in compliance with all FRC resolutions and statutes relative to their waivers.
5. Old Business
   1. None
6. New Business
   1. None
7. DPS/DPSCD Financial Reports for July 31, 2025 – 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
   3. Alleyah Moore
9. Next Meeting Date
   1. School District Regular Meeting: Monday, October 27, 2025, following the City Meeting, beginning no earlier than 1:05 pm, remotely using Microsoft Teams.
10. Adjournment
    1. Motion made to adjourn. Motion moved and supported; the Commission approved the motion to adjourn.
    2. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:08 p.m.

Roll Call

Members Present –7

• Dr. J. Barnwell
• Hakim Berry
• David Blaskiewicz
• Kevin Smith
• Tanya Stoudemire
• Bishop Dr. Vaughn
• John Walsh

Members Absent -4

• Jen Flood
• Ron Rose
• Mary Sheffield (non-voting)
• Dr. Vitti