Dearborn Schools Seeks Residents Input For New Committee

DEARBORN, MI — The Dearborn Public School District is looking for residents to join a new committee dedicated to providing input on infrastructure needs and future facility planning, according to a news release.

The new citizen's committee will be called the Vision for Infrastructure and Planning (VIP) Committee, and it will focus on drafting a proposal to address the district's infrastructure, safety, technology and other facility needs. The recommendations will then be presented to the Board of Education, which will make the final decision.

"Dearborn Public Schools has a long history of soliciting input from a variety of stakeholders to assist in planning for the future needs of the district, especially when it may include placing a bond proposal on the ballot," Director of Communications and Marketing David Mustonen said. "We are looking forward to a robust and detailed conversation with our Vision for Infrastructure and Planning Committee."

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All potential members of the committee must be at least 16 years old and live within the school district's boundaries. The school district also seeks representation from each section of the district. No more than 40 people will be allowed to serve on the committee.

The committee will meet for five weeks in January and February from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Administrative Service Center at 18700 Audette St., Dearborn in the Frank Franchi Board Room. A sixth date is reserved for March if needed. Anyone interested must complete this google form.

The meeting dates are listed:

• Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022
• Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022
• Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022
• Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022
• Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
• Tentative date, if needed, March 10, 2022