Board Bits
November 2018
Board Bits
The meeting was held at the Kratz Education Center and began at 5:30 p.m.
You're part of a great team....WELCOME!
Instruction: Quality, Engaging, Relevant
Leadership: Envisioning, Engaging, and Executing
Service: Listening, Caring, and THEN Serving
Community: Collaboration and Partnerships
Please help the board extend a warm welcome to the following newly hired staff; Shea Eminhizer, Steven Nichols, and Jeannie Armstrong. We are happy to have you on the team.
The board also authorized a short leave of absence for a staff member and heard information about other staff members separation of employment. Interested in reading the Personnel Matters and Recommendations Report, click here.
"Way to go!" Lyle A. Torrant Center teacher, Elisabeth Mills, has been nominated for a state Innovative Educator award.
This, That, and the Other
The board heard about the tremendous success of the Jackson County Early College (JCEC) inaugural year. There are currently 295 students enrolled and actively taking college classes. Michigan Early Middlle College Association (MEMCA) indicates this enrollment level is unprecedented in the first year. A "job well done" was extended to Jean Logan, JCISD's JCEC administrator, and her collaborative partners.
A wage rate increase was proposed for substitute and adult enrichment staff members. The board will consider the request and take action at the next regular meeting in December.
David McKnight, JCISD special ed instructor, talked about the many positive outcomes being recognized from the partnership with Consumers Energy and Kit Young students towards impacting and measuring transition progress.
The FY2018 Audit Report was given by Rehmann representative, Nathan Baldermann. Many expressions of appreciation were offered to Roger Auwers, JCISD finance director, and his staff, for their diligence and hard-work throughout the year.
The countywide Marshall Plan application has moved onto the final phase. The employability PACT is one of 22 proposals in the state to move forward for possible funding. If awarded, the funds would be used to put together a countywide effort to certify that graduating seniors have the necessary soft skills to be workplace ready.
JCISD was awarded $67,579 dollars through the Michigan State Police Safety grant to reconfigure the Career Center main entrance and outfit exterior windows at the Career Center, Torrant and Kit Young Centers with shatter proof film.
Statement of Purpose
The Jackson County Intermediate School District is committed to the success of all students. The JCISD provides educational leadership, services, programs, and resources in partnership with local schools and the community.