Statement from ECS Board President

Eastpointe Community Schools was notified on Friday, December 5, 2025, by the Michigan State Police and the Department of Homeland Security that a Pleasantview teacher had been arrested out of state on December 3, 2025, and charged with possession and transportation of child exploitation materials. Prior to this formal notification, the District had no knowledge of, nor had it received any allegations related to, this individual.

All Eastpointe Community Schools services and operations, including free breakfast and lunch, will continue despite ongoing budget uncertainty in Lansing.

By law, Michigan school districts are now required to send information home to parents and caregivers annually on the safe storage of firearms. This is in accordance with the “Safe Storage Laws,” MCL 28.429, MCL 380.1313a, and MCL 380.1313b.

Please click to read an updated statement from Dr. Chineva Early regarding a recent lawsuit that has been filed against the Eastpointe Community Schools and its Superintendent.

As President of the Board of the Eastpointe Community Schools, I would like to address rumored concerns and social media posts regarding a recent lawsuit that has been filed against the Eastpointe Community Schools and its Superintendent.