Detroit school district opens office to handle parent complaints and mediate school conflicts
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The Detroit Public Schools Community District has established a new FAIR (Family, Advocacy, Intervention, and Restoration) office to address parent complaints and mediate school conflicts. This office, which began operating last year, utilizes parent coaches and district staff to resolve issues in all schools within the district.
The FAIR office aims to improve communication between parents and school staff, facilitate restorative meetings, and support families in navigating the student discipline process. Superintendent Nikoali Vitti stated that the office also seeks to enhance student enrollment and retention by fostering a more favorable perception of the district among families.
The FAIR office resolved 96 issues last year, with the assistance of 20 parent coaches, and provided coaching and workshops to over 1,400 parents and guardians. The office has been expanded from its pilot phase at 31 schools to encompass the entire district.
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