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Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on September 15, 2020.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Teachers across Michigan and the nation are proving their adaptability and resilience as they have worked to provide quality learning experiences for their students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Aspiring teachers now have more opportunities to complete the Michigan test for teacher certification (MTTC) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with leaders in education, business, labor and workforce development, today launched the nation’s first program offering tuition-free college to an estimated 625,000 Michiganders who provided essential, frontline services during COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Safe orders between April – June 2020.

Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held in person and electronically.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has received a $16 million federal grant to help students improve their literacy skills, the department announced.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos notified State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice and other state school chiefs across the country this afternoon that states should not anticipate any waivers to the federal requirement to administer statewide summative assessments for the 2020-2021 school year.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier today the extension of federal waivers allowing flexibilities in child nutrition programs to continue feeding all Michigan children during the pandemic. Effective immediately, meals will continue to be provided to children ages 18 and under at no cost to the families.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Eighty-six (86) percent of Michigan school districts will offer some or all instruction in-person at the beginning of the school year, according to a study of local school district return to learn plans conducted by Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Education said today.

Effective August 28, the Thorburn Education Center building will be closed to the public starting at 4:30pm on Fridays. Monday through Thursday hours will remain 8:00am-5:00pm.

Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on August 18, 2020.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The state’s performance in implementing Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), or Early On, improved this year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) reported today.

Please take notice that the special meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held in person and electronically.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice once again called on state lawmakers to pass revisions to state laws regarding requirements for school days, hours, attendance, and enrollment amidst the pandemic for the 2020-21 school year.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – School districts in Michigan can compete for additional federal funding from a Michigan Department of Education-created education equity fund to help address the digital divide and to provide mental health services and supports for students and staff, the department announced today.

Please take notice that the special meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held in person and electronically.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) today announced the 2020-21 household income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals and free milk through the national school lunch, school breakfast, special milk, and child and adult care food programs.

Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on July 21, 2020.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Children in 38 counties who received free or reduced-price lunches qualify for summer food benefits under a program administered by 18 school districts, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today.

Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held in person and electronically.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today that it will request several federal waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements in child nutrition programs, in accordance with federal guidance, on behalf of all sponsors determined to be in good standing in the state of Michigan.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Michigan’s performance on key special education factors associated with the U.S. Department of Education improved for the second straight year, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) reported today.

Dr. Robert Stephenson, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Consultant with Ingham Intermediate School District (Ingham ISD) recently received two Michigan Regional Emmy Awards for his work on the show, Curious Crew, produced by WKAR/WKAR.org. Stephenson was awarded Emmy’s as the Host/Moderator of the program and the show won for Best Children’s Youth/Teen Program or Special. WKAR/WKAR.org was also awarded a third Emmy for the show in the graphics arts category.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education invites public comment on its request to have the U.S. Department of Education continue waiving the federal requirements that all students take statewide assessments, in addition to the waiving of school accountability measures based on those assessments, for the 2020-21 school year.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Michigan’s president of the State Board of Education and its state superintendent have requested U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to continue waiving the federal requirements for student assessments and school accountability for the 2020-21 school year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – “We’re going back to school. It’s a good day,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a bipartisan bill today to help Michigan schools and colleges cover the costs of protecting students and educators from COVID-19. The Reopen Schools Safely Act will establish a major federal grant program at the U.S. Department of Education to help school districts and colleges reopen this fall.

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan schools may resume in-person learning in phase 4 of the MI Safe Start plan, with strict safety measures in place. The governor also announced that on June 30th, she will release an executive order and a robust document called “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” that will provide details on what will be required and what will be recommended for schools. The governor also highlighted the need for support and flexibility from the federal government to help ensure resources for students and educators.

Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on June 16, 2020.

Mason, MI - The suspension of face-to-face instruction has been a challenge for both educators and families. This spring, local and intermediate school districts (ISD) have been providing instruction to students through many different methods including virtually, through printed take home packets, video lessons and more. As the school year winds down, work on a plan for the 2020-21 school year is ramping up. Taking the time to be intentional about new ways of teaching and learning will be critical as plans are developed for the year ahead.

Ingham ISD Superintendent, Jason Mellema, was a guest on the Friday Morning Podcast. There he discussed many things impacting schools including inclusion and equity, distance learning and plans for reopening schools in the fall. Listen to the full interview here. #InghamImpact

Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held in person and electronically due to Executive Order 2020-35, suspending face-to-face instruction and closure of school buildings. Also in accordance with Executive Order 2020-42 which prohibits in-person work that is not necessary to sustain or protect life.

When COVID-19 closed schools all over Michigan in March, many celebrations for seniors had to be canceled, postponed or turned into virtual events. One time-honored tradition for seniors graduating from Wilson Talent Center (WTC) career and technical education programs is to receive a WTC graduation medal. These medals can be worn by seniors at their local district graduation ceremonies with their caps and gowns.

Math Scholars University will be held virtually for 2020 and registration is open! Teachers will work remotely to achieve our longstanding goal of fostering better mathematical thinkers with a focus on problem-centered learning and provide students with tasks that are “challenging but possible.” This two-week program is open to students currently in middle school and will be held during July. To learn more and to register, visit Math Scholars' University. 

All flags are currently flying at half-staff due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and should remain lowered to remember fallen service members, but will return to full-staff following Memorial Day honors. 

Every May, students in the Ingham Intermediate School District service area are recognized for artwork created during the school year through a partnership with the Lansing Art Gallery and the Michigan Education Leadership Group (MELG). With school buildings closed due to COVID-19, this year Ingham ISD and its partners were unable to host receptions for the selected candidates. Instead, artwork from the 2019-20 school year will be featured on both the Ingham ISD and the Lansing Art Gallery websites.

Ingham Intermediate School District Board of Education held a board meeting on May 19, 2020.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today it will request a federal waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), in accordance with federal guidance, on behalf of all SFSP sponsors determined to be in good standing in the state of Michigan.

Please take notice that the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held electronically due to Executive Order 2020-35, suspending face-to-face instruction and closure of school buildings. Also in accordance with Executive Order 2020-42 which prohibits in-person work that is not necessary to sustain or protect life.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice is pleased to partner with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and XQ Institute in support of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, a one-hour, commercial-free primetime graduation special to be broadcast Saturday.

All flags are currently lowered to honor and mourn those who have lost their lives due to the coronavirus (COVID-19)and will remain lowered  throughout the emergency.  

Michigan State Board of Education Press Release – The State Board of Education adopted a resolution Tuesday supporting the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals majority’s conclusion on April 23, 2020 that the United States Constitution provides a fundamental right to a basic minimum education.

On March 12, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer temporarily closed schools in Michigan effective March 16 through Executive Order 2020-11 due to COVID-19. In addition to the critical role education plays in developing young minds, schools also provide daily meals to many students across Michigan. Starting the week of March 16, schools in the Ingham ISD service area began serving meals to students, they didn’t wait for a directive, they knew it was needed for some families to survive.

Michigan State Board of Education Press Release – The State Board of Education today adopted a resolution urging Michigan’s state legislature and the Michigan Congressional delegation to support – actively, individually, and collectively – any bill to preserve educational services to Michigan school children that have been threatened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release –State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice knows the powerful effect teachers have on their students and our world. He’s experienced it first-hand, as a student, as a local educator, and now as Michigan’s state superintendent.

Michigan Department of Education Press Release – Ten teachers from across the state received a welcome surprise when they learned from their school communities that they were each named a 2020-2021 Regional Teacher of the Year (RTOY) by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).

Nineteen seniors from a variety of Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs offered at the Wilson Talent Center, on the campus of Ingham Intermediate School District, have earned over $28,000 in scholarships. Scholarship monies were donated by various business partners, memorial foundations as well as staff and retirees.

Please take notice that a special meeting of the Board of Education of the Ingham Intermediate School District, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, Michigan, Telephone 517.244.1230 will be held electronically due to Executive Order 2020-35, suspending face-to-face instruction and closure of school buildings. Also in accordance with Executive Order 2020-42 which prohibits in-person work that is not necessary to sustain or protect life.

The April 2020 issue of Ingham Insights is now available. This monthly newsletter has been created to share stories with our community. Check it out at Ingham Insights. Please share this newsletter with your colleagues, family and community members.

Intermediate School Districts (ISD) across the state offer career and technical education programs to juniors and seniors in high school. Ingham ISD offers programming on our campus in Mason through the Wilson Talent Center (WTC).