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Expanding ISDs and Unresolved Inequities

… precise programs they provide. ISDs directly serve less than 1% … districts and charter schools. ISDs receive a small amount of foundation … agencies in 2019-20.[*] Meanwhile, ISDs also took in $566 million, … most are retained and spent by ISDs. ISD oversight of special … millage funding exists. Washtenaw ISD, for instance, raised $13,400 …

Personal use of vehicles, car allowances part of benefit package in some ISDs

ISDs own or leave 700-plus vehicles that aren't buses

… most expensive benefit that ISDs offer their top administrator, … bring more public scrutiny to ISD spending, the reports must list … Trailblazer, $5,857), and Washtenaw Intermediate School District … the total compensation for ISD superintendents in Michigan … the total compensation for ISD superintendents in Michigan …

A “Not Welcome” Sign for Special-Needs Students

Nonresidents denied local special education dollars in 21 ISDs

… they receive.” The state’s 56 ISDs play a prominent role in this … special education. Michigan’s ISDs can do so because they have … special education. Together, ISDs also take in nearly a billion … education millages. Every ISD, which taxes local business … through Schools of Choice. Washtenaw ISD collected more than $8,800 …

Washtenaw to ask for two mills

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. - Voters in 10 public school districts in Washtenaw County will be asked to approve … districts that make up the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, … the students who live within ISD boundaries, according to the … boards of education in the Washtenaw district made such requests. …

ISD Bloat Redux

… Spitzley, an employee of the Washtenaw ISD. Dr. Spitzley points out … the data, it still shows that ISD payrolls expanded while enrollment … regular school district and ISD employees changed in 2002 which … Thus, part of the apparent ISD employee increase after that … factors make it harder to compare ISD staffing level changes for periods …

ISD Bloat Redux

… Spitzley, an employee of the Washtenaw ISD. Dr. Spitzley points out … the data, it still shows that ISD payrolls expanded while enrollment … regular school district and ISD employees changed in 2002 which … Thus, part of the apparent ISD employee increase after that … factors make it harder to compare ISD staffing level changes for periods …

The Limits of District Consolidation

… Legislature created the current ISD system in 1962, during a time … changed dramatically. Michigan's ISDs consolidate a wide variety … consolidation of services within ISDs in recent decades has failed … consolidation within Michigan ISDs between 2004 and 2010 did not … Willow Run School District (Washtenaw) and Palo Community School …

What Are Intermediate School Districts?

Most Michigan Parents, Students Unaware of Role They Play

… intermediate school district (ISD). Give up? Don't feel bad if … you are not even sure what an ISD is or does. Michigan's 57 ISDs were formed in 1962 by Public … "intermediate school districts." ISDs are structured as separate … communications for the Washtenaw ISD in Ann Arbor, which encompasses …

Service-Sharing

… another school district or ISD rather than a private company. … transportation, are often shared via ISDs to eliminate duplication of … systems and participate in ISD agreements for other shared … districts also participate in ISD consortiums for technology and … director, and participate in Washtenaw ISD agreements for other shared …

Appendix II

Insurance Providers for Selected School Districts

… Berkley School District Berrien ISD Berrien Springs Public Schools … Falls Public Schools Branch ISD Brandywine Public Schools Breitung … Caledonia Community Schools Calhoun ISD Calumet & Laurium Public Schools … Public Schools Charlevoix Emmet ISD Charlevoix Emmet Schools Charlevoix … Warren Woods Public Schools Washtenaw ISD Waterford School District …

Local Property Taxes by Type

… borders. There are currently 57 ISDs, and some of them have boundaries … fall within the borders of an ISD, and each ISD generally acts as service agency … services from their regional ISD.) Most ISDs are referred to … Mason, Newaygo, Ottawa and Washtenaw. [liv] MCL § 211.211(1). …

Property Taxes and Home Values Deserve Closer Scrutiny

… borders. There are currently 57 ISDs, and some of them have boundaries … fall within the borders of an ISD, and each ISD generally acts as service agency … services from their regional ISD.) Most ISDs are referred to … Mason, Newaygo, Ottawa and Washtenaw. [liv] MCL § 211.211(1). …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST March 18, 2008

… checkbook transparency project Washtenaw County ISD examines insurance pooling Kalamazoo … https://www.mackinac.org/9329 WASHTENAW COUNTY ISD EXAMINES INSURANCE POOLING … The 10 districts in the Washtenaw County Intermediate School …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST July 6, 2004

… State Senate approves several ISD oversight bills Teacher tenure … STATE SENATE APPROVES SEVERAL ISD OVERSIGHT BILLS LANSING, Mich. … intermediate school districts (ISDs). The Senate bills come after … voters to choose and recall ISD board members. In the Senate … Miller, superintendent of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District, …

Multi-District Virtual Programs

… year. The school had a waiting list of 150.[57] Washtenaw, Livingston and Genesee intermediate school districts … have countywide multi-district programs. These ISDs all use a program developed by Widening Advancements … coordination of these WAY programs is managed by the ISDs, the state aid for the students who enroll in the …

Appendix II Data Sheet (V-Z)

… Negotiated Fringe Benefits Salary Range ($) Van Buren ISD VBIEA Y Y Y Y Y N 8/22/00 S+Fam16,F5,P2,L,MP 26,541-51,618 … 8/31/00 S+Fam+P10,H,D,V,Li,LtD 31,965-63,143 Washtenaw ISD Wise Unit II, MFT Y Y Y Y Y N 6/30/99 S+Fam+F15,P2,Hn,Dn,Vn,LtD,Li … S+P3+Fam3+,MP,A,L 25,440-51,988 Wexford-Missaukee ISD Not reviewed - - White Cloud Public Schools WCEA …

Endnotes

… Oct. 20, 2013, http://goo.gl/oxEt0. There are 56 ISDs in Michigan, which each ISD containing an average of 11 school districts. “Michigan Intermediate School Districts” (Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 2013), accessed …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST December 14, 2004

… "universal higher education" Bill to end $20 million ISD special ed practice awaits approval Opinion: Stopping … providing state-funded community college education. Washtenaw Community College President Larry Whitworth told … https://www.mackinac.org/2105 BILL TO END $20 MILLION ISD SPECIAL ED PRACTICE AWAITS APPROVAL GRAND RAPIDS, …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST March 21, 2006

… CONSIDER BUSING CONTRACTS YPSILANTI, Mich. — Three Washtenaw County school districts are considering combining … https://www.mackinac.org/7395 Michigan Education Digest, "Muskegon ISD looking to privatize busing," March 7, 2006 https://www.educationreport.org/7639 … same intermediate school district or from adjacent ISDs. The per-pupil foundation grant accompanies the …

MICHIGAN EDUCATION DIGEST May 30, 2006

… joint privatization of busing services, since all three are located in Washtenaw County. Ypsilanti is looking to erase a $4.6 million budget deficit, The … https://www.educationreport.org/7653 Michigan Education Digest, "Muskegon ISD looking to privatize busing," March 7, 2006 https://www.educationreport.org/7639 …

MDC Programs to be Eliminated

… Gilmore Keyboard Festival Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Mad Hatters Kalamazoo ISD Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra Art Center of Battle Creek Jackson Symphony … Kerrytown Concert House Papagena Opera Company University Musical Society Washtenaw Council for the Arts Macomb Arts Council St. Clair Arts Council Village …