Tuscola Intermediate School District

E. Salary, Expense Account, & Supplemental Compensation Information

F. Fiber Optic/Cable Equipment & Operating System Software for Fiber Optic/Cable Equipment Networks

G. Public Relations, Polling, Lobbying, and Legal Services

H. IRS Tax Form 1099s in Excess of $25,000

ISDs serve as a central support system for all public, charter and non-public schools that operate within their district. There are 57 Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) or Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) in the state of Michigan. No two are exactly alike. Each bases its work on the specific needs of its constituent public school districts. All offer leadership, programs, and services in the areas of instruction, career and technical education, special education, technology, and business related functions.

FY 2006-2007

Total Budget

$22,285,233

Pupil FTEs

11,341.79

ISD Employees

372

Constituent Districts, PSAs, Nonpublic Schools

B. Travel Information

As ISDs seek to provide leadership, programs and services to their constituents, staff seek out best practices, gain state and national educational perspectives, gather knowledge and skill levels that reflect the latest trends, innovations, and challenges. This requires more travel to conferences and trainings than you would typically experience in a K-12 school district.

Board Member/Administrator Name OVER $3,000

FY 2007 Total Cost of Air Fare

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Overnight Lodging

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Car Rental

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Meals

$ -

Example

NONE OVER $3,000

Board Member/Administrator Name

FY 2007 Total Cost of Air Fare

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Overnight Lodging

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Car Rental

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Meals

$ -

Example

Dates

Purposes

Locations

Board Member/Administrator Name

FY 2007 Total Cost of Air Fare

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Overnight Lodging

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Car Rental

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Meals

$ -

Example

Board Member/Administrator Name

FY 2007 Total Cost of Air Fare

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Overnight Lodging

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Car Rental

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Meals

$ -

Example

Board Member/Administrator Name

FY 2007 Total Cost of Air Fare

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Overnight Lodging

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Car Rental

$ -

FY 2007 Total Cost of Meals

$ -

Example

Dates

Purposes

Locations

C. Contract Information

ISDs occasionally enter into contracts with vendors to perform specific services that would not be cost effective or reasonable for the ISD to provide on its own. ISDs must follow state requirements for seeking competitive bids on some purchases. Below are the contracts required to be reported under this section.

Subject Matter

Cost

Bid?

Signed by

Position

THUMB EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - ADMIN & ACADEMIC SUPPORT, SPEECH THERAPISTS, PD CON-

$ -

SULTANT & REMC DRIVER, SP ED COORD AT CARO SCHOOLS

$263,867.37

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

KINGSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - HI & VI SUPPORT

$25,130.10

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - TRANSITION, SERVICE COORDINATION, JOB COACHES,

PARENT CONSULTANT

$188,907.00

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

HOWARD'S BEAUTY ACADEMY - COSMOTOLOGY INSTRUCTION

$71,501.00

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

MAYVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - ONE ON ONE AIDE SUPPORT

$29,164.61

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

MICHELLE COSSY - GREAT PARENTS GREAT START GRANT - COORD & IMPLEMENTATION

$46,462.28

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

HURON I S D - LITERACY AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT MODEL

$57,500.00

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

NOVA EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS INC - ADMIN SUPPORT SERVICES

$46,000.00

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

LIGHTHOUSE - STUDENT ASSISTANT SUPPORT & TRANSPORTATION

$111,655.44

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

CARO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - SPEECH THERAPIST

$71,721.55

CAROL SOCHA

SUPERINTENDENT

Any contract modifications in excess of $25,000 for the 2006-07 school year are detailed below.

Modification Description

Additional Amount

Revised Total

LIGHTHOUSE - STUDENT ASSISTANT SUPPORT & TRANSPORTATION

$56,755.44

$111,655.44

THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN SERVICES WHICH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH NEXT YEAR.

$ -

E. Salary, Expense Account, & Supplemental Compensation Information

ISD employees are typically categorized by classification. All classifications are normally established according to demands of the position, level of responsibility, job functions performed, credentials and skills required, etc. Each classification falls into at least one established salary schedule, which takes into account such factors as seniority in position or in similar positions, comparison to similar jobs elsewhere in the community, cost of living factors, etc. In addition, some classifications require travel inside and outside of the ISD, attendance at meetings, and attendance at workshops and conferences. Expenses for these activities are strictly limited in a budget approved annually by the ISD Board of Education.

Employee

Salary

Exp. Acct.

Reimb. Exp.

Suppl. Comp.

SUPERINTENDENT

$112,147.00

$4,800.00

$ -

$8,000.00

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

$104,204.88

$3,600.00

$ -

$13,671.00

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

$104,204.88

$3,600.00

$ -

REMC DIRECTOR

$88,012.02

$ -

PRINCIPAL

$86,364.00

$ -

PRINCIPAL

$85,980.00

$ -

SUPERVISOR-Residential Programs

$84,305.00

$ -

TEACHER

$84,077.28

$ -

HLTH ED COORD

$83,285.38

$ -

PROG ASSUR COORD

$82,297.00

$ -

TEACHER

$80,389.06

$ -

F. Fiber Optic/Cable Equipment & Operating System Software for Fiber Optic/Cable Equipment Networks

Many ISDs utilize fiber networks which benefit students and the community. These high capacity broadband networks interconnect districts, improve the delivery of Internet, instructional, and administrative resources while reducing over-all costs. Through partnerships, ISDs, local schools, county and other governmental units, and Central Police Dispatch (911), have access to fiber wide-area networks that are more affordable for all partners.

Fund Source

Expenditures for Fiber Optic or Cable Equip. or OS Software

LOCAL TAX FUNDS FROM GENERAL, SPECIAL ED AND AREA VOC TECH FUNDS

NOVELL INC - SLA RENEWAL

$2,000.00

FUNDS RECEIVED FROM PREVIOUS YEAR'S USF - NETTECH- NETWORK SWITCHES FOR HIGHLA

$27,462.00

PINES SCHOOL

G. Public Relations, Polling, Lobbying, and Legal Services

The 57 intermediate school districts (ISDs) or regional educational service agencies (RESAs) 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. The guiding principle for all activities of this nature is to advocate for the children we serve.

Vendor

Services

Amount

AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSN

ARBITRATION

$700.00

BARRY C BROWN

ARBITRATION FEE

$500.00

PATRICK A MCDONALD

ARBITRATION FEE

$512.50

ZOLTON LAW OFFICES

LEGAL SERVICES

$3,776.96

CLARK HILL PLC

LEGAL SERVICES

$714.00

LAPOINTE & ASSOCIATES PC

LEGAL SERVICES

$1,300.00

VANBUREN I S D

LEGISLATIVE LIAISON

$5,556.00

THURN LAW FIRM

LEGAL SERVICES

$6,045.10

H. IRS Tax Form 1099s in Excess of $25,000

Cost savings can often be realized by contracting with individuals for limited, specialized projects. For the fiscal year 2006-2007 the following projects and services were accomplished under contracts that exceeded $25,000:

Name

Amount

Project(s)

Services

MICHELLE COSSEY

$46,462.28

GREAT PARENTS GREAT START

COOR & IMPLEM

NOVA EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS

$46,000.00

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

SUPPORT

I. Certain ISD Expenditures

Every organization requires leadership. ISDs within the State of Michigan have been charged by the Governor and the Michigan Department of Education to communicate, train, support, and lead educational initiatives defined by the state and federal government. Most recently these include, but are not limited to, the following: No Child Left Behind, newly enacted high school graduation requirements, the Michigan School Improvement Framework, and the new Grade Level Content Expectations for the core subjects. ISDs are required by law to meet the individual and specialized needs of students within our region including the areas of Title I, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education.

$ Amount

% of Budget

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

$1,416,281.02

0.06355

LOBBYING & LEGAL FEES

$19,104.56

0.00086

J. Motor Vehicle Expenses

Because ISDs serve numerous districts, sometimes covering large geographic areas, certain vehicles might be provided for specific transportation needs.

Motor Vehicles

Purpose

1993 FORD CLUB EAGON

REMC DELIVERY VAN

1994 DODGE CARAVAN VAN

REMC DELIVERY VAN

1994 DODGE RAM VAN

MAINTENANCE

1996 FORD WINDSTAR VAN