Detroit Public Schools Community District

New Capabilities

Partner; pays for teachers’ autism endorsement and offers a $15,000 enhancement

Detroit Public Schools Community District counted 1,035 students with autism in 2019-20. By 2026-27 the number had reached 1,957.

Updated 5 days ago

Rule Changes

Seven-member board; new majority elected Nov. 3; orientation for incoming members planned

Detroit voters filled five of seven seats on the Detroit Public Schools Community District board on Nov. 3, giving a new majority control of Michigan’s largest school district. The winners are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons and Bessie Harris for four-year terms, and Aliya Moore for a two-year partial term.

Updated 5 days ago

Built World

As of September 2026: Owns the 4701 McKinley building; operates Turning Point Academy and formerly West Side Academy

A new food establishment called Turning Point @ McKinley is cleared to operate at 4701 McKinley Street in Detroit. The address long housed West Side Academy, a Detroit Public Schools alternative high school.

Updated Sep 3

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Operates programs at the Legacy facility

Detroit Health Department records show a food establishment license for 'Legacy' at 2750 Selden St, recorded by September 1, 2026. The permit clears the facility to serve food, though it doesn't confirm the doors have opened.

Updated Sep 1