Transparency

Committed to transparency, accountability, and open communication with our families and community.

Transparency

at DCP Harper Woods

At DCP Harper Woods, we believe that openness and accountability are essential to building trust with our families and community. We are committed to sharing key information about our school’s operations, governance, finances, and performance. Here, you’ll find important documents, reports, and resources that reflect our dedication to integrity, excellence, and continuous growth.

Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency

The Budget and Salary/Compensation Transparency Reporting section provides an opportunity for Discovery Creative Pathways (DCP) – Harper Woods to share with our community how we utilize resources responsibly.

This information is provided in compliance with the State School Aid Act (Public Act 94 of 1979), which requires Michigan schools to post key financial and operational documents.

Fiscal Year Board-Approved Budgets
Personnel Expenditures
Operating Expenditures
Current Bargaining Agreements
  • The district does not have any collective bargaining agreements for the fiscal year.
Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans
Audited Financial Statements
Procurement & Expense Policies
Employee Compensation Information
  • Calendar Year List of Qualifying Employee(s)
Accounts Payable Check Register
District Paid Association Dues

  • Dues and fees paid with district funds are limited to professional associations. Membership in professional associations provides added opportunities, resources, continuing education, and professional development of district employees.

    2023-2024 District Paid Association Dues and Fees

    2Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA)

    •       Purpose: 2024 Membership Fees
    •       Amount: $5,747.00
District Paid Lobbying Costs
  • Discovery Creative Pathways does not participate in lobbying or utilize lobbying services.
Approved Deficit Elimination Plan
  • Discovery Creative Pathways has not incurred a deficit and is not under a deficit elimination plan.
District Credit Card Information
  • The district does not issue credit cards to staff members.
District Paid Out-of-State Travel
  • The district did not have any out-of-state travel expenses.
Educator Evaluation Systems
Other Transparency Information
Continuity of Learning
Annual Education Reports
Title IX
DCP Charter Contract
Safety and Emergency Drills

Includes documentation of all fire, shelter-in-place, and tornado drills conducted during the 2024–2025 school year.
 Examples:

ESSER III Use of Funds

ESSER III funding is being used to:

  • Provide free summer school opportunities
  • Address learning loss due to the pandemic
  • Implement preventative health and safety measures
  • Maintain small class sizes with qualified teachers
  • Provide ongoing interventions in ELA and Math

Our Focus:
We are committed to supporting scholars most impacted by the pandemic through small-group instruction, data-driven tutoring, extended learning time, and social-emotional supports. Teachers utilize frequent formative and benchmark assessments to ensure continuous progress and personalized instruction.

Annual Expulsion Report & Criminal Incidents
Personnel Publication of Salaries (2025–2026 School Year)
  • Average veteran teacher salary: $80,289.06
  • Average new teacher salary: $67,562.69
  • Average support staff salary: $44,050.04

Note

Prior to July 1, 2023, Discovery Creative Pathways was managed by Distinctive Schools and previously operated as Distinctive College Prep.

Discovery Creative Pathways Section 35j- Reporting Requirements
  • Pre-K to 5 Literacy Curriculum: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) Into Reading which is evidence based literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading. Into Reading is our core curriculum for K-5 (we do not serve Pre-K) and is focused on teaching essential literacy skills including phonemic and phonological awareness, phonics and word analysis, fluency, language comprehension, background knowledge, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and writing.
  • Benchmark Assessments: We utilize NWEA Assessments, MClass intervention, and Dibels reading assessment data to support the formation of small groups that can benefit from additional instruction on the same literacy skills, and monitor student progress and tailor personalized learning plans to meet the ongoing and changing needs of our students.
MICIP Portfolio Report Discovery Creative Pathways

Goals Included

Active

  • Improve ELA Proficiency
  • Improve Math Proficiency

Buildings Included Open

Active

  • Discovery Creative Pathways – Harper Woods
  • Discovery Creative Pathways – Redford

Plan Components Included

Goal Summary

Data

Data Story

Strategy Summary Implementation Plan Buildings

Activities Activity Text Activity Buildings

District Annual Education Report (Updated February 2024)

District Annual Education Report (Updated February 2024)

Annual Education Report -DCP HW (Updated February 2024)

Annual Education Report -DCP HW (Updated February 2024)

Nutrition Services

Nutrition
  • Wellness Policy
  • Wellness Policy Assessments
  • Wellness Committee Meeting Notices & Agendas
  • Stakeholder Statement
    All stakeholders are able to participate in the development, review, update, and implementation of the Local School Wellness Policy. Please contact Robert Counts at 313-543-3226 or email at rcounts@dcpschools.org the school office at for more details.
    Breakfast and Lunch Menus
  • Outreach for Breakfast Program
  • Outreach for Summer Meals
  • USDA Meal Finder Link – Summer Food Service Program | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)
  • Accommodating Special Dietary Needs
  • Accommodating Special Dietary Needs in School Nutrition
  • Programs Flowchart
  • Non-Discrimination Statement
    • In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
  • Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
  • Mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  • Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  • Email:
    program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

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