Intermediate school district

An intermediate school district, in the United States, is a term used by some states to classify a special agency that operates outside of the traditional charter of a school district. The specific role of these agencies varies by state.

Michigan

In Michigan, an intermediate school district is a government agency usually organized at the county or multi-county level that assists a local school district in providing programs and services.[1] Those services and programs include teacher education, enhancing education for very young or disenfranchised youth, providing resources for curriculum development, and training in new technologies.[2] They collect data for the Michigan Department of Education,[1] and act as liaisons to the State of Michigan government.[2] An intermediate school district has a board of education chosen by a group of electors with one member from each local school district's board of education.[3] Additionally, they may recommend a merger of school districts to the Michigan State Board of Education.[4]

Minnesota

In Minnesota, an intermediate school district is a special designation applied to a school district formed as a cooperative effort of two or more school districts "offering integrated services for secondary, post-secondary and adult students in the areas of vocational education, special education, and other authorized services."[5]

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "C.O.O.R ISD". C.O.O.R Intermediate School District.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Syrek, Richard J. (January 31, 2013). "Saginaw Intermediate School District". Township View. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Board of Education". Genesee Intermediate School District.
  4. ↑ Watkins, Thomas D. "Report on Request for Consolidation of Atherton Community Schools and Bentley Community Schools" (PDF). Michigan Department of Education.
  5. ↑ "§136D.01". Minnesota Statutes. Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. 2014.