XIX Students of The Detroit School of the Arts (DSA) are not able to use million dollar equipment that the
Citizens of the City of Detroit authorized the purchase and construction of under a bond
Governor Snyder through his Emergency Manager has refused and continues to refuse to allow students of the
Detroit School of the Arts, or the community to use equipment purchased and constructed to students to operate
a television studio as part of the DSA curriculum. He also refuses to update the equipment which is quickly
becoming obsolete without necessary upgrades. While many news stations still use equipment of this type, and
it is still suitable for learning purposes, all equipment should be properly maintained. This equipment was fully
funded by citizens of Detroit.
NO BENEFIT
There is absolutely no savings in allowing equipment to sit unutilized.
ADVERSE IMPACT
The tax payers are paying for equipment which is not being utilized, upgraded or maintained. Students are not
receiving the skills and training which coul