Collected and spent
In 2023, Detroit Public Schools Community District spent about $1,122.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$1,122.4M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.3 per $100 of value
Source · Wayne County Division of Assessment and Equalization, Detroit Public Schools Community District 2024 Homestead Millage per Wayne County Apportionment Report. Read on May 24, 2026.
Details
Detroit Public Schools Community District 2024 Homestead Millage per Wayne County Apportionment Report — 13.0000 mills (debt + sinking fund + building site; 18-mill operating PRE-exempt)Where it goes
Three service lines.
Schools
$800.9M
Public works
$215.9M
General government
$105.6M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The board passes the budget act, which lists the millage to levy. State law caps the school operating levy at 18 mills. 7 board members, elected by all voters of the district.
LaTrice McClendon
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Corletta J. Vaughn
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Monique Bryant
Member, at large
Next election
November 7, 2028
Ida Carol Simmons-Short
Member, at large
Next election
November 7, 2028
Steve Bland, Jr.
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Bessie Harris
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Jeremiah Steen
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Michigan Legislature, MCL 141.436(1)-(2). Read on October 16, 2026.
Details
MCL 141.436(1)-(2) (general appropriations act sets the millage; board of education is the legislative body, MCL 141.422d) and MCL 380.1211(1) (18-mill cap) (read 2026-10-16)When decisions happen
The board held a public hearing and voted on the budget on June 16, 2026. State law has each district send its budget assumptions to the state before July 7.
Each yearThe board adopted the 2026-2027 budget in June 2026.
November 3, 2026Election for 5 seats
How to reach it
313-873-7861
Phone
Board Office Support Request Form
Online form
Board of Education, 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, 12th Floor, Fisher Building, Detroit, MI 48202
Mailing address
Source · Detroit Public Schools Community District, DPSCD Board of Education resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. Read on October 16, 2026.
Details
DPSCD Board of Education resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget; MCL 380.1219(1) (read 2026-10-16)Also on this tax bill
A Detroit Public Schools Community District address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Detroit Public Schools Community District
Sources
Spent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Wayne County Division of Assessment and Equalization, Detroit Public Schools Community District 2024 Homestead Millage per Wayne County Apportionment Report. Read on May 24, 2026.
Details
Detroit Public Schools Community District 2024 Homestead Millage per Wayne County Apportionment Report — 13.0000 mills (debt + sinking fund + building site; 18-mill operating PRE-exempt)Who decides
Michigan Legislature, MCL 141.436(1)-(2). Read on October 16, 2026.
Details
MCL 141.436(1)-(2) (general appropriations act sets the millage; board of education is the legislative body, MCL 141.422d) and MCL 380.1211(1) (18-mill cap) (read 2026-10-16)When decisions happen
Detroit Public Schools Community District, DPSCD Board of Education resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. Read on October 16, 2026.
Details
DPSCD Board of Education resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 General Fund Budget; MCL 380.1219(1) (read 2026-10-16)How to reach it
Detroit Public Schools Community District, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Board of Education page. Read on October 16, 2026.
Details
Detroit Public Schools Community District, Board of Education page (Contact Us) (read 2026-10-16)What it does
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 14, 2026.
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