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Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education millage request approved by voters
Voters throughout Char-Em ISD on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, approved a 1.0-mill request from Char-Em Intermediate School District to continue funding Career and Technical Education (CTE) throughout Charlevoix, Emmet, and northern Antrim counties. This millage has funded CTE programs and initiatives for 30 years, since the first approval in 1996, followed by approval by voters every four years thereafter. It will generate approx. $8.2 million per year. “We remain grateful for the continued support of our voters to maintain this critical funding source for vocational education,” said Char-Em ISD Superintendent Scott Koziol. “I believe we were able to get the message across about the incredible programs and initiatives that are funded by this millage that directly benefit and impact students.” Jim Rummer, Director of Career and Technical Education for Char-Em ISD, said he, too, is grateful for the continued support of voters, as the ISD has worked hard to expand career and college readiness initiatives across the kindergarten through 12th grade spectrum. “In Char-Em ISD, CTE is K-12. We are thankful our voters recognize the significance of the work our team puts forth to provide every opportunity possible for students to be prepared for college and careers through our many initiatives,” said Rummer, who has served as CTE Director for nearly 20 years, including through several millage renewals. Here are the unofficial breakdowns by county: Antrim County: 729 Yes, 568 No (56% Yes / 44% No) Charlevoix County: 3,110 Yes, 1,905 No (60% Yes / 40% No) Emmet County: 3,911 Yes, 2,107 No (65% Yes / 35% No) The most recognizable programming, perhaps, of the millage can be found in the 23 unique high school career tech offerings for area high school students that operate in more than 50 classrooms in each of the ISD’s 11 school districts, Rummer said. “Thanks to voter support of this funding, over the decades we have grown our offerings to continue to meet workforce demands...
On board! Char-Em ISD receives $50,000 award for innovative STEM initiative that will have students building recreational boards in career tech
Many teenagers surely would get on board with being able to design and build ready-to-ride skateboards, longboards, snowboards and paddle boards during the school day. With the help of a new $50,000 grant, students in Char-Em ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs will be able to start doing just that. “‘Gone Boarding’ is a national program with curricular resources to provide students with a real-world project and get them active in outdoor sports,” said Linnea Gibson, K-12 Science Consultant for Char-Em ISD and the Northern Michigan Learning Consortium. The grant funding was announced as part of a larger Michigan investment in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - that is bringing $800,000 to education agencies. Char-Em ISD will coordinate a regional professional learning committee for the new Gone Boarding initiative, including educators from districts in Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD and Northwest Education Services in Traverse City. This committee will help provide learning opportunities for educators and students to dive into Gone Board activities and projects. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) MiSTEM Network announced the funding as the first step in its expanded $1.75 million competitive Playbook Mini Grant program. In Northwest Michigan, Gibson said the receipt of this grant launches the Gone Boarding program within existing Career and Technical Education courses - such as woodworking, CAD, graphic design, and marketing - allowing students to design and fabricate boards while collaborating with local partners. “We have several local partners who are interested and willing to support this program including Little Bay Boards, Woody's Adventure Sports, Shaggy's Copper Country Skis, local skateparks, and more,” Gibson said. Char-Em ISD will coordinate a regional network of trained educators integrating hands-on, project-based STEM learning that deepens student engagement. By the end of the...
Char-Em ISD, NCMC partner to bring adult students with disabilities into the mix of daily college life
A new group of about a dozen 19- to 26-year olds has become part of the daily rhythm at North Central Michigan College as they dine at the Iron Horse Cafe, work in the kitchen, help clean computer labs, and traverse the campus. In fact, most people would likely assume they are students at the Petoskey college. And that’s the whole point. While these students are college age, they are part of the adult transition program operated by Char-Em ISD’s special education department. New this school year, the program moved from Taylor School to the college, giving these young adults with disabilities the chance to experience college life with their same-age peers while building skills for work and independence. This unique partnership between the ISD and NCMC was the idea of ISD special education teacher Devin Wise, who wanted her students to experience daily life amongst their peers while learning crucial life skills. It kicked off in September and has exceeded expectations, Wise said. “It is so great to look out and see our students having lunch with NCMC college students, asking them questions, and becoming more social,” said Wise. “Everyone at the college has been so welcoming and accepting.” The ISD operates two adult transition programs for 18-26 year olds with disabilities; one in Petoskey and one in East Jordan, at what is known as the Mill Street campus. When the Petoskey classroom operated out of Taylor School, Wise was accustomed to taking students to job sites throughout the community each week, including at NCMC - which is where the idea clicked to inquire about a classroom. “Our students are already familiar with the college, from coming here for work each week, some for several years now,” said Wise. “I thought, wouldn’t it be so great if the college could be our home base?” She presented her idea to the ISD’s Director of Special Education, Lauren Ringle, and Superintendent Scott Koziol. Both got to work making it a reality. “Our biggest goal of the...
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It is the mission of Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District to provide leadership and services to local school districts.
It is the vision of Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District to be an indispensable partner with every district we serve.
Char-Em ISD is proud to have achieved accreditation by AdvancED for a second 5-year period effective July 2016. The AdvancED Accreditation Commission determined that Char-Em ISD engages in a continuous systemic process of improvement, and has effective and efficient quality assurance controls throughout the system. This achievement recognizes the quality of services provided by the ISD through the leadership team and governing authority, the dedication and service of the professional staff, and the support of community stakeholders.