Branch Intermediate School District
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- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Coldwater, MI
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Branch Intermediate School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Coldwater
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
567
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2680180
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
2
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
332.88
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Branch Intermediate School District
The meeting included an annual public budget hearing and covered various topics such as new staff hires, retirements/resignations, and bids for items like copy paper and classroom equipment. Budget amendments and the adoption of 2025/26 budgets were discussed, along with policy revisions. The Special Education Department presented data and new hires, while the Career & Technical Education Department discussed student handbooks and building usage. Updates were provided on the Branch County Early College, summer camp, and golf outing. The Head Start & Early Education Department covered corrective action plans, and the Adult Education Department gave updates. The Superintendent's Report included reminders of upcoming meetings and recommendations to ratify contracts.
The agenda included recognition of ISD retirees, a presentation on the Health Curriculum for Waldron Learning Center, and routine business matters such as reviewing the budget position report and preliminary budget updates. The board also discussed support department matters, including the review of the Equipment & Maintenance Improvement Plan, new hires, retirements/resignations, bids for various projects, and policy revisions. Special Education Department data, the Waldron Calendar of Events, and probationary/tenure status were reviewed. Additionally, the Career & Technical Education Department discussed hiring, an upcoming auction, and probationary/tenure status. Updates from the Head Start & Early Education Department, Adult Education Department, and the Superintendent's Report were also presented. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss the superintendent evaluation and negotiations.
The meeting will include an introduction of guests and discussion of the Downtown Coldwater Welding Art Project. Key agenda items include review and approval of bills, accounts, and the Headstart Financial Report; review of a budget position report; support staff new hires; CTE monthly report; special education updates, including a recommendation to hire Amber Qualls; Head Start updates; adult education updates; the superintendent's report; approval of an adjustment to the administrators' salary schedule; and a recommendation to extend or not extend administrator contracts. The meeting will also cover the superintendent search, including timeline, salary parameters, contract length, and stakeholder feedback. An executive session will be held to discuss negotiations with BIO.
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