Voters on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 renewed the long-standing special education millage that provides special education services to students with disabilities throughout Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District.

The approved millage is 1.4606 mills, which will generate approximately $10.3 million in special education operational funding each year for four years, 2024-27. 

“This funding provides for special education programs and services for students throughout Char-Em ISD, our 11 local school districts, two charter academies, and parochial schools. Char-Em and our local districts are grateful to voters for once again approving this funding for our students with disabilities,”  said Scott Koziol, Char-Em ISD Superintendent.

Current special education costs throughout the 11 local districts and two charter academies are about $23 million, meaning these special education operating dollars fill a great share of that need while state, federal, and other local dollars support the remaining costs, Koziol said. Funding from the millage goes both directly to the local schools to reimburse some of their special education expenses, as well as to Char-Em ISD to support 16 classrooms and Taylor School operated by the ISD and serving students with the most significant disabilities.

“This millage directly impacts more than 1,330 children with special needs in our service area. That includes all the schools in Charlevoix County, all the schools in Emmet County, and two districts in northern Antrim County,” Koziol said. “Special education services are provided beginning at birth until age 26 by Michigan law. We provide children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to achieve at their highest levels.” 

Char-Em ISD is hiring!

Accountant – Lead
Bus Drivers
Bus Riders (who assist drivers)
Family Engagement and Literacy Hub Coordinator
Round Lake Education Center Support Staff
School Social Worker
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Teacher Special Education

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Char-Em ISD road testers are scheduling driving tests for those seeking auto, motorcycle and CDL licenses. Students and adults are encouraged to contact the test administrators directly; their contact information can be found on the Driver’s License Road Testing page.

CEISD has launched the Char-Em ISD Leaders in Education podcast featuring experts in education covering a variety of subjects and topics. We will be adding new podcasts regularly. The Career and Technical Education Department has also started a new podcast, the Career Tech Effect. The CTE podcasts can be found on the Leaders in Education podcast network. 

Visit the Leaders in Education podcast to listen in to both podcast series.

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