SAGINAW, MI - The Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) Board of Education is proud to announce its acceptance of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). This recognition is awarded to school boards whose members have all achieved the Award of Distinction by completing Levels 1 and 2 of the program, participating in at least four advanced Board Member Certification (CBA) classes, and amassing a minimum of 208 educational credits. The award underscores Saginaw ISD's commitment to educational excellence and leadership development. Saginaw ISD Board Members were recognized by MASB Director of Government Relations Jennifer Smith on Tuesday, May 7th, at the Saginaw County Association of School Boards (SCASB) meeting. (Not photographed: Vice President Dr. Katherine Ellison)
Ruth Coppens, President of the Saginaw ISD Board, expressed her gratitude and pride in the achievement, stating, "I am immensely proud of the Saginaw ISD Board for being recognized with the Distinguished Achievement Award from MASB. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and continuing education in supporting our community." Dr. Jeffrey Collier, Superintendent of Saginaw ISD, added, "This award is a testament to the servant leadership of our board members who continuously strive to exceed the gold level of expertise to enhance their knowledge and skills for the betterment of our schools. Their dedication exemplifies Saginaw ISD’s mission to serve, innovate, and empower for the success of each student, regardless of zip code.”
ABOUT THE SAGINAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the Saginaw ISD’s Unity Hall (formerly known as PD Center). Special meetings and/or alternate meeting locations are made by the call of the chair. Alternative locations include:
Unity Hall, 3860 Fashion Square Boulevard, Saginaw
Millet Learning Center, 3660 Southfield Drive, Saginaw
Hartley Outdoor Education Center, 12633 Beaver Road, St. Charles
ABOUT SAGINAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) is an educational service agency that provides effective and innovative leadership, services, resources, and programs throughout Saginaw County. Saginaw ISD provides career and technical education, early childhood, finance, human resources, instruction, pupil accounting, special education, technology, and transportation services. In addition, Saginaw ISD operates multiple educational programs to meet the unique needs of students ages birth to 26 across Saginaw County, including: Hartley Outdoor Education Center, Head Start/Early Head Start and Great Start to Readiness Programs, Great Lakes Bay Early College, Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center School, and Special Education Center Programs.
Saginaw ISD serves 12 local school districts, five public school academies, and 22 non-public schools, with a total enrollment of approximately 26,000 students. Public school districts supported include: Birch Run Area Schools, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, Carrollton Public Schools, Chesaning Union Schools, Frankenmuth School District, Freeland Community School District, Hemlock Public School District, Merrill Community Schools, Saginaw Public School District, Saginaw Township Community Schools, St. Charles Community Schools, and Swan Valley School District.
MEDIA CONTACT
Coty Kuschinsky - Saginaw ISD Chief of Staff and Communications Supervisor