An intermediate school district, in the United States, is a term used by some states to classify a special agency that operates outside the traditional charter of a school district. The specific role of these agencies varies by state.
Michigan
In Michigan, an intermediate school district (also known as an educational service agency) is a government agency usually organized at the county or multi-county level that assists a local school district in providing programs and services. [1] Those services and programs include teacher education, enhancing education for very young or disenfranchised youth, providing resources for curriculum development, and training in new technologies. [2] They collect data for the Michigan Department of Education, [1] and act as liaisons to the State of Michigan government. [2] An intermediate school district has a board of education chosen by a group of electors with one member from each local school district's board of education. [3] Additionally, they may recommend a merger of school districts to the Michigan State Board of Education. [4]
Minnesota
In Minnesota, an intermediate school district is a special designation applied to a school district formed as a cooperative effort of two or more school districts "offering integrated services for secondary, post-secondary and adult students in the areas of vocational education, special education, and other authorized services." [5]
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References
- ^ a b "C.O.O.R ISD". C.O.O.R Intermediate School District.
- ^ a b Syrek, Richard J. (January 31, 2013). "Saginaw Intermediate School District". Township View. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
- ^ "Board of Education". Genesee Intermediate School District. Archived from the original on December 6, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
- ^ Watkins, Thomas D. "Report on Request for Consolidation of Atherton Community Schools and Bentley Community Schools" (PDF). Michigan Department of Education.
- ^ "§136D.01". Minnesota Statutes. Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. 2014.