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October 2009
Reporting Student Participants in the Seat Time Waiver Program
Submitted by Chris on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 12:43pmSeveral offices within the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the
Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) have received
questions about recording student and school information for students that are
participating in the seat time waiver program. Since school districts have a
November 4, 2009 deadline for submitting student counts, this memo is sent
with urgency for your attention.
The seat time waiver has been granted under the authority of state statute. That
statute specifies that the waiver may be granted to an approved alternative
20J Funding Restoration Introduced
Submitted by jim on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 11:42amGongwer News, October 29, 2009
Legislators in the House who support the restoration of funding for 20j school districts have opted to use a supplemental, and not a veto override, as legislation was introduced Thursday.
Rep. Marc Corriveau, whose hometown school district of Northville was cut $2.2 million when the governor vetoed 20j funding, is sponsoring HB 5565.
The measure has 40 co-sponsors, including about a dozen legislators who don't represent 20j districts, which are named after a section of the School Aid Act.
Power to the Principal
Submitted by Diane McMillan on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 3:06pmThis editorial very succintly advocates for MASSP's position on the Principal's Bill of Rights. It's a good read! Diane
Power to the Principal
MDE Official Communication - Memo #135-09 - Mandatory Expulsion Laws
Submitted by Donna Oser on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 4:23pmOctober 27, 2009
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents and Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Mike Flanagan Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Mandatory Expulsion Laws
Flanagan: Money Not Only Answer
Submitted by jim on Tue, 10/27/2009 - 7:45amThe state's top educator has advised some of his colleagues to stop demanding more money from the state because reforms and reductions are also needed as part of the new 3 R's for schools.
State Superintendent Mike FLANAGAN is hopeful that some way will be found to reduce the projected $292 cut per pupil announced last week by the governor but he tells MIRS, "It's not just revenue -- the school folks that say just get us more revenue, I can't buy that. It's money with some reforms and with some smart thinking about reductions and expenditures all together."
Looking for ways to incorporate our local Baptist Academy students into our public school, thoughts?
We would like to explore a partnership with our local baptist school. Maybe having their students take more than just band from us. I know some schools have hired teachers through the public school and have them teach kids at the parochial in certain classes. I am told these are countable hours. I'd appreciate any thoughts, ideas or comment.
Thanks
MDE Dropout Challenge Update
Submitted by Chris on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 4:25pm
This is a letter from the Superintendent of Public Instruction about the Michigan Department of Education Dropout Challenge.
A few months ago, I asked every public elementary, middle and high school to identify 10-15 students who are nearing or in a transition year with multiple dropout risk factors and provide research-based supports and interventions. It is a simple concept that can have a huge impact.
A few months ago, I asked every public elementary, middle and high school to identify 10-15 students who are nearing or in a transition year with multiple dropout risk factors and provide research-based supports and interventions. It is a simple concept that can have a huge impact.
Home There’s No Comparison
Submitted by Diane McMillan on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 2:01pm
By Peter Silveri
Labor Relations Consultant
Michigan Association of School Boards
