Congrats to our Educator in Spotlight, Mr. Greg Allington from Saginaw Public's Zilwaukee School! Mrs. Tina Munoz, Principal, thanks Greg for going above & beyond for his students, and for securing the Schoolyard Habitat Grant. https://conta.cc/3fZr4MN #SISDproud #saginAWESOME
Today, students in SOAR Teacher Mrs. Kowalski's class are learning other methods of cooking. These guys are ready for the summer grilling season. #sisd
READ Digital Mentor Program…June14th - August 5th…30 minutes each week! See flier for sign up information!
Thank you Patrick Loshaw for creatively reimagining and reconfiguring the digital communication boards on our Transitions Center campus to reflect our new Thrillshare communications and daily events. So cool! #SaginawISD
Educational services have continued at the Saginaw County Jail during COVID. Thank you to SISD staff David Abbott (pictured) and Lisa Coney (not pictured) for their continued support and dedication. A special thanks to Sheriff Federspiel, Undersheriff Gomez, Lt. Kerns, and SGT. Rimmer for their continued commitment to educating and supporting students in Saginaw County! #SaginawISD
On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day. #SaginawISD
2021 Completion Student, Sedrick Ford, proudly displays his Art Exhibit at the SISD Millet Learning Center! #SaginawISD #SISDproud #Millet
Congratulations to our 2021 graduates of the Millet Learning Center! We are looking forward to celebrating with you and your families next Friday!
Lazaria was feeling a little down when she arrived at school today. The @SaginawISD Transitions Center staff noticed and helped
her turn her day around. #sisd #sisdstrong #happinessadvantage
Inside this month’s Saginaw ISD newsletter, enjoy reading about Graduations, Grants, Growth, and Gratitude! #SaginawISD #SISDproud
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Congratulations to Roxy Kilbourn (Cohort 10). Roxy is the 2021 State Champion in three forms of Taekwondo. She competed with 400 athletes this past weekend. #SaginawISD #GLBEC #EarlyCollege
Virtual Reality (VR) brings learning to life! Explore habitats, experience a beating human heart, or visit other planets. Explore the what, why, and how of integrating VR into instruction. Unlock potential and personalize learning with VR. https://bit.ly/2Qy0XUI
Congratulations to cohort 10 for having a successful school year. Enjoy your summer break. Rest up and enjoy your time away.
We look forward to seeing you in the fall. #SaginawISD #GLBEC #EarlyCollege
Students in SOAR Teacher Mr. Palmer's class learned how to make corn dogs from scratch today. #sisd#sisdtransitionscenter#cookingfrom scratch#delicious
Amy Wassmann and Moira Branigan from YWCA are packaging feminine hygiene products that will be distributed to schools next week thanks to Project Dottie and the Girls Initiative. #SaginawISD #SISDproud #ProjectDottie #YWCA #GirlsInitiative
Not finding what you are looking for? REMC SAVE has competitively bid catalog discounts to meet all of your district’s purchasing needs. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3hOgsmI
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today her funding priorities for K-12 education as the state readies for major investments in our schools and teachers.
Major highlights of the framework include:
- Closing the funding gap between schools in lower and higher-income communities with a $262 million investment. This goal was put forward as part of Proposal A in 1994.
- Investing funds in students who need them the most through a weighted funding formula which distributes education dollars more equitably. This model supports at-risk students ($20.4m), special education ($60m), and English language learners ($12.2m). For special education specifically, we are allocating $6 million for pre-employment training, expanding a remote learning library, and hiring more qualified personnel for children with disabilities.
- A combined $500 million for districts to hire and retain more educators, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses, and provide student loan debt relief for mental and physical health professionals who work in high-need districts.
- Substantial investments to help students plan for life after high school by facilitating post-secondary transitions: $50 million to double funding for CTE, vocational, and skilled trades programs. $55 million to expand dual enrollment and early middle college programs. And $100 million to hire more guidance and career counselors.
- $500 million for school infrastructure
Other notable pieces include:
- $402 million to increase the foundation allowance by 4% ($163/$326 per pupil)
- $350 million to stabilize enrollment over 2 years for districts after COVID related unpredictability and pupil losses.
- $41.5 million for literacy coaches, an increase of $10 million from current law.
- $50 million for ongoing student mental health programs.
- A 2% operational funding increase for community colleges.
The plan utilizes the surplus to propose over $1.7 billion in one-time funding and allocates over $900 million for ongoing investments, representing Michigan’s most significant investment in public education to date.
CTE Exec. Dir. Jen Geno, Asst. Dir. & Exec. Dir. of Early Childhood Sabrina Jackson & Ericka Taylor in a planning meeting with Chf. Oper. Off. Kristen Wenzel & Sr. Prog. Mgr. Craig Clark of Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! discussing career opportunities for Head Start parents.
Utilize free, online formative assessment resources to guide student success. Learn how online and paper/pencil tasks can uncover misconceptions, provide content mastery, and support learning. Investigate research-based approaches to improve instruction. https://bit.ly/3byv7OW
Saginaw ISD's Turnaround Achievement Awards Honor Students for Academic and Personal Success www.sisd.cc/article/470902 #SaginawISD #TurnaroundAwards #SISDproud
