Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kelli Dechnik’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting involved the welcome and introduction of new staff members across various district departments. The board approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, expenditures, and the hiring/resignation of personnel. Action items included approval of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership program reports, new job descriptions for several Career-Technical Education (CTE) teacher positions, the designation of a delegate for the MASB Delegate Assembly, and the adoption of numerous revised and new board policies. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on the district's 2026-27 goals, strategic planning, superintendent evaluation characteristics, and future CTE millage renewal planning.
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St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education Organizational And Regular Board Meeting
The meeting encompassed organizational and regular business. The organizational portion included the election of board officers for the upcoming term and the establishment of committee and administrative appointments. During the regular session, the board approved various personnel matters, including new hires and resignations, and reviewed Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership reports. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-27 Parent-Student Handbook, substitute pay rates, a new job description for the Three Rivers Young Adult Transition Center, and board member conference attendance expenses. The board also conducted the first reading of numerous policy revisions and received an update regarding the state budget and the development of a potential new strategic plan for the district.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included a public tax hearing for the 2026-2027 budget and a presentation on the Imagine Learning virtual curriculum. Key actions included the approval of staff hires, resignations, and the District Leadership Team contract. The board authorized Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership information, salary increases for non-union employees and administration, and proposed budget revisions. Further financial decisions involved allocating funds to the Special Education Committed Fund Balance for facility improvements, approving non-union hiring schedules, and authorizing agreements with local districts. Additionally, the board approved a committee appointment, a third-party agreement for permanent placement, and a pilot program for the Imagine Learning curriculum.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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St. Joseph County Intermediate School District Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included a presentation of the MASB Master Platinum Award and a report from the Pathfinder Human Growth & Development Education Advisory Board. The board approved Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership documentation, a master agreement between the ISD and the IEA, and the procurement of a new service vehicle and network electronics. Additional actions included authorizing several staff hires for various CTE and teaching roles, updating non-union employment conditions, defining student growth metrics for CTE programs, and authorizing a reduction in staff for a virtual learning support position. The Superintendent provided a report covering legislative concerns, facility updates, and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
