Misha Stallworth West — DPSCD Board (Authorization Conflict)
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Position
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Misha Stallworth West |
| Office | Board Member, Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) |
| Father | Thomas Stallworth III (former State Rep) |
| Stepmother | Nicole Wells-Stallworth (MacDowell Board President) |
The Authorization Conflict Verified
DPSCD is the charter authorizer for MacDowell Preparatory Academy.
Nicole Wells-Stallworth is the Board President of MacDowell Preparatory Academy.
Nicole Wells-Stallworth is the wife of Thomas Stallworth III.
Misha Stallworth West is the daughter of Thomas Stallworth III.
Misha Stallworth West sits on the board of the entity that decides whether her stepmother’s school keeps its charter.
| Entity | Role | Stallworth Connection |
|---|---|---|
| DPSCD | Charter authorizer | Misha Stallworth West — Board Member |
| MacDowell Prep | Authorized charter school | Nicole Wells-Stallworth — Board President |
| Purpose Group LLC | Takes 72.67% of MacDowell revenue | Brian Banks — sole member (hired by Nicole) |
What the Authorization Covers
DPSCD’s authorization power over MacDowell includes:
- Charter renewal or revocation
- Performance accountability
- Financial oversight
- Compliance review
- Investigation referrals
MacDowell’s charter expires June 30, 2027. Any renewal vote involves a board on which the superintendent’s patron’s stepdaughter sits.
Extended Family Conflicts
| Stallworth Family Member | Institutional Role | Effect on MacDowell |
|---|---|---|
| Misha Stallworth West | DPSCD Board | Authorizes MacDowell’s charter |
| Nicole Wells-Stallworth | MacDowell Board President | Hired Banks; presides over board |
| Thomas Stallworth III | Former DPS Board (predecessor entity) | Set precedent as education board member |
| Keith Stallworth | Federal felon; BCF Managing Director | Incubated Banks through BCF network |
Verify
- DPSCD Board: detroitk12.org
- MacDowell charter authorization: DPSCD records
- Family relationships: MSU State News (Oct 2024)
- MacDowell Board: macdowellprep.com/board-of-directors
All sources are public records.