Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

The board meeting featured a recognition of the Communications and Integrated Marketing Team for receiving a Gold Medallion award for the Special Education Millage Proposal. A construction update was provided for ongoing district projects. Students and staff from the Emergency Medical Services program conducted a presentation and facility tour. The board also reviewed the monthly financial statements, including detailed expenditures across various funds, and received a comprehensive staffing report covering new hires, resignations, and retirements.

The board meeting featured a recognition of School Board Appreciation Month and a construction update regarding ongoing district work. The Superintendent provided information on an upcoming survey initiative for Career and Technical Education expansion. The board approved consent agenda items, including financial statements, travel requests, and a comprehensive staffing report. Additionally, the board adopted the Healthy Relationships Curriculum for Sheldon Pines while removing existing video materials from the approved curriculum, and appointed a new representative to the Parent Advisory Committee.

This strategic plan for the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) outlines the organization's purpose, mission, vision, guiding principles, and goal areas for achieving educational excellence and supporting personalized learning. The plan is structured around five key goal areas: Student Success, Student Well-Being, Leadership & Innovation, Engaged & Healthy Workforce, and Partnerships. Its overarching vision is to ensure every learner has access to the education needed to achieve their potential, thereby enriching their quality of life and the communities they serve.

This document provides an overview of Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) and their funding mechanisms. It details the role of ISDs as intermediaries between state and local districts, customizing services such as teacher training, innovative program piloting, and coordinating special education and Career Tech Ed. The primary funding sources include local property taxes, general education levies, vocational education levies, and special education levies, alongside federal grants like IDEA. The document highlights funding challenges in Michigan, particularly the underfunding of special education, which leads to local schools covering shortfalls. Ottawa Area ISD is presented as committed to high-quality education and services for all learners, supporting local schools and delivering effective programs.

The 2022-2027 Strategic Plan for Ottawa Area ISD focuses on five key areas: Student Success (ensuring every student is challenged and engaged, broadening opportunities, and eliminating barriers), Student Well-Being (nurturing intellectual, physical, mental, social, and emotional growth), Leadership & Innovation (strengthening system-wide operations), Engaged & Healthy Workforce (recruiting and investing in a diverse workforce), and Partnerships (developing strong relationships among schools, families, employers, and the community). The plan outlines specific objectives within each area, targeting improved student achievement, well-being, operational efficiency, workforce development, and community engagement. Guiding principles include excellence, inclusivity, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship. The overall mission is to ensure all learners have the opportunity to realize their potential, and the vision is a future where every learner has access to the education needed to achieve their potential.