Office of The General Counsel

Fisher Building – 10th Floor
3011 West Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202

Phone: (313) 873-4528
Fax: (313) 873-4564

Important Legal Updates for the Office of the General Counsel

Posted February 7, 2013

Graduation Ceremonies

As you plan for your upcoming graduation ceremonies, please be reminded that federal law and the US Constitution (1^st Amendment) prohibit public schools from conducting graduation ceremonies at religious facilities. If you have any questions about the use of a facility, please contact the Office of General Counsel at (313) 873-4528.

Proms

As we approach the prom season, please be reminded that it is unconstitutional and contrary to DPS policy to ban same sex couples from attending the prom. You cannot attempt to circumvent the law or the District’s policy by requiring same sex couples submit advance requests or permissions slips unless such requirements are applied to all students. If you have questions about the District’s sexual harassment policies, please contact the Office of General Counsel at (313) 873-4528.

Staff

Senior Deputy General Counsel	Phyllis Hurks-Hill
Deputy General Counsel	Carol Rodriguez
Assistant General Counsels	Theophilus E. Clemons Rebecca Shaw-Hicks Marquita Sylvia
Office Manager/Supervisor	Donna Baker
Site Administrator	Donna Baker
Legal Assistant	Cash D. Caldwell
Legal Secretary	TaJuanda Greene