Ingham ISD Annual Website Report

Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) welcomes the opportunity to communicate with our community about how we use the resources provided to our organization on behalf of all area learners. Our spending decisions support our mission to enhance educational opportunities and reflect our commitment to the wise use of taxpayer dollars.

Through tax dollars that fund Ingham ISD, we help educate students with special needs and special talents. We assist students near graduation who are in search of meaningful, real-life career experiences and help raise awareness of career possibilities from the earliest grades. Thanks to the financial support of our community, we help our youngest children enter school better prepared to learn. We train teachers, offer operational management support services to our local schools and support workforce development programs for youth and adults living throughout the greater Lansing community. All of this and more is made possible through the sound use of taxpayer dollars that do so much for so many people.

The information in this report provides a snapshot of our programs and services and the funds we utilize to support them. We invite you to learn more about our programs and services described on Our Academics page.

To learn more about the district, we welcome you to view our website or come by to visit us in person. If you have further questions, comments, or would like to arrange for a visit, please contact our Public Relations and Communications Director at 517.244.1212 or email moneil@inghamisd.org.

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Public Act 413 of 2004 amended the Revised School Code by requiring ISDs to post specific information from the previous school year on its website by December 31 of each year beginning in 2006. These requirements can be found in MCL 380.620.


Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) provides critical support for all public, charter and nonpublic schools that operate within Ingham ISD's service area. There are 56 ISDs or regional education service agencies in the state of Michigan - no two are exactly alike. Each bases its work on the specific needs of their constituent school districts and community. Ingham ISD offers leadership, programs, and services in the areas of general education, career and technical education, special education, technology, and operational management support services.

Total Pupils Served (Full-Time Equivalents): 41,505

Constituent Districts, Public School Academies, Nonpublic Schools

Students within the Ingham ISD service area attend 12 public school districts, 7 public school academies, and 19 nonpublic schools.

To learn more about these schools, visit our Area Schools page.

Ingham ISD Employees

  • Instruction and program staff, including: teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional assistants, office staff and administrators. These staff support many student programs and services including: Early Childhood Special Education, Early On, Great Parents, Great Start, Great Start Readiness, Ingham Academy, Wilson Talent Center, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Heartwood School, Beekman Center, Malcolm Williams School, Secondary Learning Center, and Transition Programs. For more information about these programs, visit Our Academics page. 
  • Itinerant staff who provide special education services throughout the Ingham ISD service area. These services include adaptive physical education, assistive technology, audiology, physical and occupational therapy, orientation and mobility, school psychology, social work, speech and language therapy, teacher consultants in the areas of autism, hearing impaired, low incidence, speech and language impaired, visually impaired, and transition services.
  • Consultants who serve educators in the Ingham ISD service area in the fields of math, science, social studies, English language arts, early literacy, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement.
  • Administrators who manage programs and services to accomplish the work of Ingham ISD.
  • Custodial and clerical staff that provide daily support to staff and students.

Total Ingham ISD Employees: 581

Ingham ISD Budget:

FUND

AMOUNT

General Fund 

$57,013,516

Special Education Fund

$105,452,351

Career and Technical Education Fund

$15,293,827

Capital Projects Fund

$3,199,087

Non-major Funds 

$2,240,185

TOTAL

$183,203,966



Per MCL 380.620 (1)(b), 380.620 (2) and 380.620 (9), the following Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) administrators or board of education members incurred travel expenses that exceeded $4,955 for air fare, lodging, car rental or meals in 2024-25.

Suzy Corbin – Director, Human Resources

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Seattle, WA10/15/2024 -10/18/2024$1,222$591$156$172$2,142
Lansing, MI12/17/24$0$0$15$0$15
Chicago, IL3/10/2025 - 3/12/2025$575$0$53$160$788
San Antonio, TX5/11/2025 - 5/14/2025$1,068$548$160$256$2,032
Total:2024-25$2,866$1,139$384$588$4,977


Sandee Donald – Deputy Superintendent of Instruction

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Las Vegas, NV7/08/2024 - 7/12/2024$1,638$0$33$352$2,023
Grand Rapids, MI8/05/2024 -8/06/2024$423$0$0$100$523
Denver, CO10/23/2024 - 10/25/2024$1,431$738$150$272$2,591
Atlanta, GA11/20/2024 -11/24/2024$1,539$542$39$278$2,398
Orlando, FL12/04/2024 - 12/06/2024$1,116$897$212$165$2,390
Grand Rapids, MI1/15/2024 - 1/17/20525$638$0$0$164$802
New Orleans, LA3/05/2025 -3/08/2025$1,190$747$258$259$2,454
Austin, TX3/26/2025 - 3/28/2025$199$1,032$191$106$1,528
Traverse City, MI4/10/2025 -4/11/2025$249$0$0$87$336
Mt. Pleasant, MI5/04/202 -5/06/2025$206$0$0$100$306
Minneapolis, MN5/28/2025 -5/30/2025$756$669$81$208$1,714
Traverse City, MI6/10/2025 -6/11/2025$628$0$0$100$728
Frankenmuth, MI6/18/2025 - 6/20/2025$548$0$0$151$699
Total:2024-25$10,560$4,626$963$2,342$18,491


Jamie Engel – Executive Director, CTE

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Spring Lake, MI7/15/2024-7/17/2024$458$0$0$100$558
Boyne City, MI8/4/24 - 8/6/24$423$0$0$100$523
Portland, OR10/9-10/11/24$452$853$136$194$1,635
San Antonio, TX12/4-12/7/24$941$458$150$259$1,808
Lansing, MI12/17/2024$0$0$10$0$10
Grand Rapids, MI1/26-1/28/25$334$0$0$144$478
Arlington, VA3/16-3/19/25$991$895$48$224$2,158
Foxborough, MA3/26-3/28/25$489$459$176$144$1,268
San Diego, CA4/5-4/8/25$1,248$743$128$135$2,253
Total:2024-25$5,336$3,408$648$1,300$10,692


James Kelly – Executive Director, DSA and AI Strategy

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Las Vegas, NV7/9-7/11/24$725$0$167$92$984
Seattle, WA7/22-7/26/24$1,506$685$293$486$2,970
Boyne City, MI8/4/24 - 8/6/24$389$0$0$100$489
Portland, OR10/9-10/11/24$452$633$149$162$1,397
Scottsdale, AZ11/21-11/23/24$0$0-$48$115$67
Orlando, FL12/4-12/6/24$821$547$188$165$1,721
Orlando, FL1/13-1/17/25$761$472$228$272$1,733
Grand Rapids, MI1/27-1/28/25$157$0$0$80$237
Chicago, IL3/10-3/12/25$333$57$89$224$704
Detroit, MI3/19-3/21/25$469$0$22$160$651
San Diego, CA4/6-4/9/25$2,768$619$138$268$3,794
Litchfield, CT5/2/25$155$537$85$66$843
Total:2024-25$8,536$3,550$1,313$2,190$15,590


Mike Lilly – Executive Director, Information Technology Services

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Kalamazoo, MI7/30-7/31/24$0$0$0$80$80
Gaylord, MI7/31-8/2/24$0$0$0$112$112
Acme, MI10/23 - 10/25/24$592$0$0$106$698
Lansing, MI12/17/24$0$0$10$0$10
San Diego, CA4/5-4/9/25$2,983$689$246$268$4,186
Total:2024-25$3,576$689$256$566$5,086


Jason Mellema – Superintendent

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Kalamazoo, MI7/30-7/31/24$293$0$0$80$373
Traverse City, MI9/17-9/20/24$245$0$0$106$351
Orlando, FL12/4-12/6/24$924$622$0$165$1,711
Grand Rapids, MI1/15-1/17/25$469$0$0$100$569
Litchfield, CT5/2/25$155$537$64$66$822
Frankenmuth, MI6/17-6/20/25$551$0$0$151$702
Total:2024-25$2,638$1,159$64$668$4,528


Shelly Ruh – Director, Student Instructional Services

Purpose of Travel: Professional Development Conferences

LocationDateLodgingAir TravelGround TravelMealsTotal
Nashville, TN7/14-7/17/24$1,425$226$206$224$2,081
Grand Rapids, MI8/4-8/8/24$0$0$0$182$182
Waterford, MI8/19-8/20/24$281$0$0$55$336
Detroit, MI11/19/2024$0$0$0$66$66
Traverse City, MI12/4-12/6/24$526$0$0$57$583
Arlington, VA2/4-2/7/25$535$420$0$71$1,026
San Diego, CA4/6-4/9/25$1,248$634$9$135$2,026
Traverse City, MI4/10-4/11/25$124$0$0$34$158
Fort Worth, TX6/1-6/4/25$753$404$339$224$1,720
Traverse City, MI6/9-6/12/25$935$0$116$134$1,185
Total:2024-25$5,826$1,684$670$1,182$9,362


In the operation of its programs and services, Ingham Intermediate School District enters into various contracts.

Subject MatterCostCompetitive Bid?Who Signed?Position
16 HANDS INC - Fiducius software licenses for entire service area$50,870.4NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
BAKER COLLEGE - Early College and Dual Enrollment$66,176.58NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CAPITAL AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC - GSRP Payments$895,710.24NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CAPITAL AREA UNITED WAY - Capital Area College Access Network$26,266.00NoRebecca HillsAsst Superintendent of Finance
CAPITAL CONSULTANTS INC - Architectural Services for Phase 1$36,165.44NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CATERPILLAR CORNER CHILDCARE CENTER LLC - GSRP Payments$285,629.77NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CHG MEDICAL STAFFING INC - Staffing Services$130,590.00NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER - Project Search - Tech & Fees$120,822.56NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CHILDTIME CHILDCARE INC - GSRP Payments$623,980.08NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CLASSLINK INC - Digital Learning Tools$30,846.51NoRebecca HillsAsst Superintendent of Finance
CLEAN TEAM USA - Custodial/Cleaning Services$806,340.54YesJason MellemaSuperintendent
CLINICAL CONSULTING ASSOCIATES INC - Staffing Services$27,097.00NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
CPRIME INC - Jira software renewal$37,000.00NoRebecca HillsAsst Superintendent of Finance
DEAN TRANSPORTATION INC - Special Ed Transportation$12,902,791.32NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
DURGA PROPERTY HOLDINGS INC - Early Childhood Building Rental$101,228.40NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY - Early College and Dual Enrollment$68,498.73NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
HERITAGE UNITED BRETHREN - GSRP Payments$29,606.21NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
HUMANEX VENTURES LLC - Talent Management$43,000.00NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH - GSRP Payments$106,455.95NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
KIDTIME CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - GSRP Payments$342,292.04NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
KRONOS SAASHR INC - Workforce Management System$49,697.82YesScott KoenigsknechtSuperintendent
LADAWN CALDWELL - GSRP Payments$35,570.45NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
LITTLE SCHOLARS PREPATORY SCHOOL - GSRP Payments$79,355.78NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES HOLDINGS INC - Staffing Services$362,159.59NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
MI LEAGUE FOR PUBLIC POLICY - Project Search Consulting$30,617.50NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
MICHGAN ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATORS OF - Staffing Services$2,527,233.30NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - GSRP Payments$327,382.52NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
MOSS AUDIO CORP - Cyber Security, Cabling and Network$589,213.74YesJason MellemaSuperintendent
MUNETRIX LLC - Eidex Software for service area$41,030.07NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
PARALLEL LEARNING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH P.C. - Staffing Services$631,962.73NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
PECKHAM INC - Transition to Work Program$42,115.44NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
PRESENCELEARNING INC - Staffing Services$119,719.58NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATES LLC - Consulting Services Project Search$5,036,000.00NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
R AND D LANDSCAPE LLC - Landscaping Services$214,266.59YesJason MellemaSuperintendent
RED ROVER TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Sub Calling System$129,226.58NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
RELAYHUB LLC - School-Based Medicaid Billing$165,000.00NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
RENAISSANCE LEARNING INC - DnA Software Licenses$144,207.82NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
SEVERIN INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS LLC - Powerchool licenses$93,836.84
No
Jason MellemaSuperintendent
SHERYL L HOWARD INC - GSRP Payments$252,234.10NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
THERAPYTRAVELERS LLC - Staffing Services$284,420.31NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
UTJ HOLDCO INC - Gold Online Assessments$30,489.30NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
VDA LABS LLC - SentinelOne Subscription$192,490.41NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
XELLO - Xello licenses for service area$50,439.16NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF LANSING - GSRP Payments$195,065.31NoJason MellemaSuperintendent
ZAYO GROUP HOLDINGS INC - Internet Provider$39,347.52YesJason MellemaSuperintendent


Per MCL 620(1)(d) and 620(3), there is no contract modification information to report for 2024-25.

All employees of Ingham Intermediate School District are categorized by classification of the position held. All classifications are established according to the demands of the position, levels of responsibility, job functions performed, credentials and skills required. Each classification falls into at least one established salary schedule which takes into account such factors as education, strategic direction, boundaries, knowledge, problem analysis and decision making, scope of impact, and independent judgment. An individual's years of experience in a position also is a factor in making the wage determination. 

Below is a list of the twenty-four highest compensated positions in 2024-25:

PositionSalaryExpense AccountsReimbursed ExpensesSupplemental Compensation
Superintendent$212,500.00$5,500.00$0.00$34,000.00
Executive Director, MAASE$180,250.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Assistant Superintendent, HR and Organizational Development$150,560.00$1,552.00$0.00$0.00
Deputy Superintendent, Instruction$160,780.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Assistant Superintendent, Finance and Business$150,560.00$1,958.00$0.00$0.00
Executive Director/Chief Communications Officer$138,740.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Executive Director, Information Technology Services$138,740.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Executive Director, Student Support Services/Special Education$138,740.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Executive Director, CTE$138,740.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Executive Director, Early Childhood Education$129,030.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Executive Director, Data & AI Strategy$125,019.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Information Technology Services$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Principal, Heartwood School$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Student Instructional Services$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Organizational Learning$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Technical Assistance and ASD Programs$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Itinerant Services$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Principal, Wilson Talent Center$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Special Education Finance and Pupil Accounting$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Information Technology Services$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Facilities and Safety$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Transition and Itinernant Services$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Human Resources$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Principal, Beekman Center$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Mental Health and Wellness$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Director, Student Support Services$120,450.00$0.00$0.00$0.00


Per MCL 620(1)(f), there were expenditures in 2023-24 for fiber optic or cable equipment or operating system software for fiber optic or cable equipment networks across Ingham Intermediate School District's service area as provided below:

FUND SOURCE

EXPENDITURES FOR FIBER OPTIC or CABLE EQUIPMENT or OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Career and Technical Education$12,926.00
General Education$2,227.00
Special Education$8,017.00
TOTAL:$22,271.00


Intermediate school districts (ISDs) or regional educational service agencies were created by the legislature in 1962 to bring about quality and equitable educational opportunities to students and schools throughout the state. Because public education is funded and regulated by the state and federal government, it is necessary for ISDs to use some resources to fund activities that promote public accountability, research, and government communications. Since Ingham ISD is publicly funded, it is responsible for communicating its programs and services to the schools and community. The guiding principle for all activities of this nature is to advocate for the children we serve.

In the area of public relations provided by external vendors or consultants, there is no information to report for 2024-25.

In the areas of polling and lobbying services provided by external vendors or consultants, Ingham ISD paid Karoub Associates $13,800 in 2024-25, which is .01% of the total budget for 2024-25.

In the area of legal services provided by the following external firms, Ingham ISD spent $64,514.09 which is  .03% of the total budget for 2024-25:

VendorAmount
Cleark Hill, P.L.C.$42,995.19
Thrun Law Firm, P.C.$15,991.90
McDonald Hopkins, L.L.C.$3,665.00
Miller Johnson, P.L.C.$1,390.00
Steven D. Lowe, P.C.$472.00

Cost savings can often be realized by contracting with individuals for limited, specialized projects.

Website List - 1099s over $25,000

NameAmountProject(s)Services
Ascend Learning Holdings LLC$79,808.81WTC studentsMaterial study guides
Community Products LLC$34,532.25Special EducationEquipment for students to access education environment
Humanex Ventures LLC$43,000.00Humanex Software and ConsultationEmployee software
Jeffory Broughton LLC$30,317.10FacilitiesCommunication services
Jessica J Baker$31,781.24GSRP - Great Start Readiness ProgramChild care and learning center
Kalamazoo Sanitary Supply$54,496.91FacilitiesCustodial supplies
Ladawn Caldwell$35,570.45GSRP - Great Start Readiness ProgramChild care and learning center
Mohawk Lifts LLC$66,372.39Career & Technical EducationLift system for auto tech program
Munetrix LLC$41,030.07SoftwareSoftware services for Ingham ISD and local districts
N2Y LLC$29,475.42Special EducationUnique Learning curriculum
Red Rover Technologies LLC$129,226.58SoftwareAbsence management system for Ingham ISD and local districts
Severin Intermediate Holdings LLC$93,836.84Student database software licensesSoftware services for Ingham ISD and local districts
TherapyTravelers LLC$284,420.31Special EducationLEA staffing support

Administrative Costs

Ingham Intermediate School District's (ISD) 2024-25 administrative costs were $3,833,202.14 which is 2.03% of the total budget. This includes the Michigan public school accounting manual expenditure categories of General Administration and School Administration.

In the area of public relations provided by internal staff, the Ingham ISD spent $48,346.94 which is .03% of its total budget for 2024-25.

In the areas of polling and lobbying services provided by internal staff, there is no information to report for 2024-25.

In the areas of legal services provided by internal staff, there is no information to report for 2024-25.

The Ingham Intermediate School District owns the following vehicles:

Motor Vehicles Purpose
1996 Ford Truck Automotive program use and training
2006 Chevrolet Impala Law enforcement program training
2007 Chevrolet Impala Law enforcement program training
2008 Chevrolet Express Cube Van Maintenance department general use
2009 Chevrolet Suburban Student transportation for career technical
program events and competitions
2010 Crown Victoria Law enforcement program training
2012 Chevrolet Volt Automotive program use and training
2014 Ford Truck

Maintenance department general use and snow plowing

2015 Ford Food Van

Culinary program use and training

2018 Ford Transit Van Student transportation for career technical program events and competitions

2018 Chevrolet Truck

Maintenance department general use
2020 Ford Transit Van Student transportation for career technical program events and competitions