Britt Patterson

This document outlines the Genesee Intermediate School District's Special Education Mandatory Plan for the implementation of Public Act 451 of 1976. The plan reflects a commitment to cooperative planning for the provision of programs and services to special education students across the district. Developed with input from the Parent Advisory Committee, Special Education Directors, and district staff, it aims to improve education and facilitate lifelong learning for all citizens by serving as a regional service agency.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and operational actions, including the consideration of an administrative contract, employment requests, leaves of absence, and employee resignations. Procurement and capital projects were addressed, specifically the purchase of school buses for special education and career technical education, as well as bidding for the boiler and chiller replacement at the Genesee Career Institute and window coverings for the Early Childhood Programs and Services building. Additionally, the board considered field trip requests for the Genesee Career Institute and special education students, accepted program donations, and reviewed construction updates, committee reports, and the superintendent's report.

The board meeting agenda included several action items such as a special recognition STAR award, consideration of employee requests, leaves of absence, and resignations. The board addressed financial and operational matters including a resolution to revise layoffs due to MiSTEM funding, approval of budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, presentation of the 2026-2027 budget, and the review of policy changes. Furthermore, the board considered school vehicle purchases for special education services, approved Head Start governing board and financial reports for two months, and reviewed student field trip requests for the Genesee Career Institute. The meeting also included committee reports, a superintendent's report, and time for citizen participation.

This operational plan for the Genesee Intermediate School District details the comprehensive delivery of special education programs and services, as mandated by state regulations. Key areas addressed include public awareness and child find, diagnostic and related services, specific special education programs, paraprofessional qualifications, transportation, millage fund distribution, parent advisory committee, and surrogate parents. The plan aims to ensure compliance and effective provision of special education across the ISD and its constituent districts.

The board agenda includes several action items related to human resources, such as requests to employ, leaves of absence, resignations, and the termination of employment rights. Additionally, the board will address departmental updates, budget presentations, policy revisions, and the approval of a revised calendar for the Genesee Career Institute. Key technology and equipment procurements were proposed, including vehicle purchases, network electronics, WAN core switch upgrades, phone system replacements, and technology hardware refreshes. The board will also review networking equipment and services proposals, authorize a Head Start continuation grant application, approve a GSRP subcontract agreement addendum, review student field trip requests, and accept donations to district programs.