Post by libby on Jan 28, 2016 22:52:55 GMT -6
Union sues DPS over school buildings, asks judge to remove EM
The Detroit Federation of Teachers is asking a judge to oust Detroit Public Schools’ emergency manager, saying his failure to address deteriorating buildings is putting students at risk.
The lawsuit against the district was filed Thursday on behalf of not only the DFT, but its affiliated state and national unions and several parents, two of whom attended an afternoon press conference at the American Federation of Teachers building in Detroit.
The lawsuit stems from ongoing frustration over the conditions of school buildings. The teachers union argues dangerous environments cause serious and irreparable harm to the health, safety and welfare of students.
The union is seeking the repair of building code violations, a capital plan for school facilities, restoration of local control over DPS and the immediate removal of Emergency Manager Darnell Earley.
Read more: www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2016/01/28/dft-announcement/79468778/
The Detroit Federation of Teachers is asking a judge to oust Detroit Public Schools’ emergency manager, saying his failure to address deteriorating buildings is putting students at risk.
The lawsuit against the district was filed Thursday on behalf of not only the DFT, but its affiliated state and national unions and several parents, two of whom attended an afternoon press conference at the American Federation of Teachers building in Detroit.
The lawsuit stems from ongoing frustration over the conditions of school buildings. The teachers union argues dangerous environments cause serious and irreparable harm to the health, safety and welfare of students.
The union is seeking the repair of building code violations, a capital plan for school facilities, restoration of local control over DPS and the immediate removal of Emergency Manager Darnell Earley.
Read more: www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2016/01/28/dft-announcement/79468778/