Allyssa Donnell

The 2026-2029 Strategic Plan for Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency aims to reflect the evolving educational landscape and reaffirm its commitment to providing high-quality services to learners and educators. The plan is structured around five key goals: Student Success and Readiness, Integrated Support Systems and Wellbeing, Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact, Advocacy, Influence, and Resource Mobilization, and Operational Excellence and Talent Development. It seeks to guide the organization's efforts over the next four years, ultimately advancing equitable and meaningful opportunities for every learner across Marquette and Alger Counties.

The Board meeting included reports on SEPAC recruitment and the Santa Project. A budget hearing was held covering the 2026-2027 fiscal year and amendments to current year funds, along with a proposal to create a Public Improvement Fund. A public hearing addressed sex education materials. Key approvals included a cost-sharing agreement with the Marquette County Sheriff's Department for an Emergency Management Coordinator position, the selection of a candidate for the MASB Board of Directors, lump-sum payment distributions to bargaining units, the inclusion of long-term care insurance as an employee benefit, and an access control system upgrade. Additionally, updates were provided on educational services, special education compliance, human resources, and the successful rollout of AI tools for district use.

This document outlines a protocol for conducting system data reviews at the building level. Its purpose is to guide schools in analyzing universal screening data to identify academic and social-emotional strengths and weaknesses, and to make informed instructional decisions. Key tasks include reviewing screening data, identifying patterns, setting end-of-year team goals, determining students for progress monitoring, and documenting intervention fidelity. The protocol aims to support student growth and improve proficiency rates by providing a structured framework for data-driven planning and goal development, including the use of SMART goals.

The board meeting included an update on MTSS implementation progress and the MICIP process. Key human resources actions involved the approval of Title IX and paid leave policy revisions, as well as the approval of a request to waive liquidated damages for a resigning staff member. Budgetary actions included the review of the 2025-26 budget plan, the approval of budget amendment resolutions for the 2024-25 General, Special Education, and Activity funds, and the approval of the 2025-26 budget plan. The board accepted a bid for building and site improvements, including parking lot and accessibility upgrades, and authorized the CFO as the district's designated representative. Additionally, a financial agreement between Talent Together and Southern New Hampshire University was approved.

The board meeting agenda included superintendent reports focusing on the superintendent search process and department updates for general and special education, along with human resources and communications news. Financial matters addressed the search for an associate superintendent for finance, facilities, and information systems. Board reports covered communication from various associations, the first reading of policy updates, and information regarding an upcoming annual conference. Other business allowed for member comments.