Installation, testing, and acceptance of structured cabling between network wiring closets and upgrades to network cabinets at three Northwest Community Schools buildings.
Buchler Consulting LLC at Jackson Intermediate School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract agreement between Buchler Consulting, LLC (Agency) and Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD) outlines the provision of professional development services for school safety and leadership. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with a maximum compensation of $6,000.00. The Agency will provide specific trainings as detailed in Attachment A, such as the "Foundational Guide to the Jackson County Threat Assessment System", until the maximum contract allotment is met.
BE STRONG FAMILIES at Jackson Intermediate School District
Effective: Aug 6, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines an agreement between Jackson County Michigan ISD and Be Strong Families to implement a local Be Strong Families Café initiative. Be Strong Families will provide in-person training and materials for 20 participants on August 6-7, 2024, along with virtual technical assistance to be used within six months. Jackson County Michigan ISD will manage logistics and coordination. The initial compensation for training and materials is $11,920.00, with travel expenses, additional participants, and enhanced technical assistance billed separately. The agreement commenced upon signing in May 2024 and continues until the scope of work is completed.
Steve Seward Consulting at Jackson Intermediate School District
Effective: Apr 22, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details an agreement for professional learning services between Steve Seward Consulting and Jackson County Intermediate School District. Steve Seward Consulting will deliver an 'Intentional Interactions: Coaching Conversations (day 3)' session on April 22, 2025, for a total fee of $3,000. The document also includes general terms and conditions covering services, compensation, cancellation, rescheduling, and termination.
Opportunities Consulting Services, LLC at Jackson Intermediate School District
Effective: Oct 20, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This speaker agreement details the engagement of Jim Harris (Opportunities Consulting Services, LLC) by Jackson County Intermediate School District for staff training on October 20, 2025. The services, including a Keynote and Break Session, are provided for a flat fee of $4,500.00, which covers travel expenses. The agreement also specifies audio/video taping permissions and AV requirements for the event.
Erika Sponsler at Jackson Intermediate School District
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Contracted Service Agreement, effective August 1, 2024, until June 30, 2025, outlines the terms for Erika Sponsler to provide Social Studies Consultant services to the Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD). The agreement specifies a maximum compensation of $4,000.00 for the services, which include co-planning professional learning, facilitating network meetings, and developing website content. It establishes an independent contractor relationship, details compensation and payment terms, insurance requirements, confidentiality, and other standard contractual provisions.
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Jackson County Intermediate School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed the Annual Report on Bullying for the 2025-26 school year. The report provided a compilation of harassment and bullying incidents recorded at the Jackson Area Career Center and the Central Campus, detailing the specific disciplinary consequences for each incident, such as out-of-school suspensions and student referrals.
Michigan Department of Education Vision
Date: Dec 16, 2022Type: Strategic Plan
This document, presented as a speech titled "With Change Comes Opportunity," addresses the critical educator shortage in special education across Michigan, a challenge exacerbated by the pandemic. It outlines the strategic efforts of a state-legislated task force (the 94D optimize group) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) to develop a comprehensive multi-year plan. Key focus areas include attracting, preparing, and retaining a diverse special education workforce through enhanced induction and mentoring, targeted professional development in high-leverage practices, and improving the public perception of the education profession. The overarching aim is to foster a system of continuous improvement, collaboration, and effective support to maximize outcomes for individuals with disabilities in Michigan.
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Julie GriswoldAdministrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System Accelerated Learning Plan 2018
Date: Nov 30, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
The document details the implementation of the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System's Accelerated Learning Plan, which aims to cultivate self-empowerment, equity, and social justice through a 'legacy curriculum' that celebrates student identity. Key initiatives include extensive professional development for all staff to become 'literacy experts' through programs like 'Letters' and 'Reading Mastery,' fostering broad community engagement, and implementing structured, data-driven reading intervention programs across grades K-12. The plan's overarching vision is to promote lifelong learning and student success within a historically responsive literacy framework.
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