On July 28, 2011, a Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed called Macomb Citizens for Education. The group’s defined purpose is support for the Special Education Millage that is on the ballot countywide on Tuesday, November 8.
This group filed for organization very shortly after the 21 school districts unanimously approved putting the millage to the voters and quickly amassed a war chest of over $42,000.
Click Here to See the Statement of Organization for Macomb Citizens for Education
The group has been sending postcards countywide in support of the millage with an address titled “To The Voting Household of [Student’s Name].”
As a PAC, the group had to file a campaign finance report in October which listed the names of donors and amounts contributed. The list is telling in identifying who is the driving force behind the millage.
Click Here to See the October 2011 Campaign Finance Report for Macomb Citizens for Education
Here is a list of the highest donors and other notables that provided funds:
| Donor | Amount | Occupation | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael DeVault | $5000 | Superintendent | Macomb Intermediate School District |
| Macomb Intermediate Federation of Teachers | $5000 | ||
| 6-C Coordinating Council | $2000 | ||
| MEA-NEA Local 1 | $1317 | ||
| Warren Education Association | $1100 | ||
| George Sassin | $1000 | Superintendent | Clintondale Community Schools |
| Robert LeFevre | $1000 | Director of Education, Policy, HR, Legal Affairs | Macomb Intermediate School District |
| Chippewa Valley Administrators | $500 | ||
| Judith Pritchett | $500 | Assistant Superintendent | Macomb Intermediate School District |
| L Public Schools Administrator Association | $500 | ||
| Macomb Intermediate Federation of Paraprofessionals | $500 | ||
| Max McCullough | $464 | Self-Employed | |
| Spectrum Communication Services | $400 | ||
| Romeo Education Association | $300 | ||
| Brad Robinson | $200 | Athletic Director | Fraser Schools |
| Kayo Clifford | $200 | Insurance Counselor | Garwood, Buda, Knight & Associates Inc. |
| Grosse Pointe Education Association | $151 | ||
| Center Line Education Association | $150 | ||
| Karl Paulson | $150 | Superintendent | LakeviewPublicSchools |
| Kenneth Austin | $140 | Teacher | Clintondale Community Schools |
| Daniel Zimolzek | $125 | Asst. Supt. | Van Dyke Public Schools |
| Mt. Clemens Educational Assn. | $107 | ||
| Ronald Roberts | $100 | Superintendent | ChippewaValleySchools |
208 donors contributed $100 which is the maxmimum donation allowed by campaign finance law before the donor has to disclose their occupation and employer.
The report also lists one primary expense in the amount of $7500 to Graphics East in Roseville, MI for printing and postage.
