Rebecca Fannon is the Community Relations Specialist for the Grosse Pointe Public School System.
 
The topic was the upcoming millage proposals on the November 5th ballot.  (1) Operating Millage Restoration and Extension which funds textbooks, technology tools, and other instructional materials for the students. (2) Sinking Fund Renewal which funds the construction and repairs of school buildings and facilities.  Studies have shown that the district needs to spend $10 million/year to maintain its facilities.  If these millages don’t pass the GPPSS would lose 25% of its operating budget and $3 million of the funds needed for its buildings.  Although not legally able to state so on the ballots, both proposals will only renew what everyone is already paying. 
 
Ms. Fannon began her talk about an area she believes is often understated – the quality of the GPPSS.  It is the #1 place to teach and its teachers are constantly at the top in best teachers polls.  The GPPSS is the #4 district in the State, #1 in Wayne County, and in the top 5% nation-wide.  There will be an open house to promote our schools from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM this Sunday, 10/20.