8. Travel Information
The MISD mission to provide service, support and leadership requires staff and board members to seek professional development opportunities to help them gain state and national educational perspectives that reflect the latest trends, innovations, and challenges.The MISD board has provided consistent leadership since its inception. Informed board members bring stability and insight to the organization. All MISD board members are board certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards. They continue to pursue professional development through meetings, conferences and workshops. Professional development is valuable in keeping board members up-to-date and well-prepared for their jobs as policy-makers on very demanding issues in special education and general education. Ongoing training is required to maintain certification.
They attend meetings and workshops that expand their capabilities in:
- Knowledge of education (special education, curriculum, technology etc.)
- Knowledge of county, state and national issues impacting education (legal, legislative and trend)
- Management skills (personnel, business, finance, transportation and more)
- Leadership skills (negotiations, conflict resolution, communication and problem solving)
Board officers pursuing additional proficiency training have filed the following required report regarding their work-related travel:
Kimberly St. Martin, Director MiMTSS
Dates Purposes Locations
August 8, 2024 2024 OSEP Conference Arlington, VA
October 15-16, 2024 SPDG Director's Meeting Washington, DC
December 10, 2024 US DOE Meeting Washington, DC
February 11-24, 2025 Literacy Conference New Orleans, LA
June 23-24, 2025 MiMTSS All Center Meeting Lansing, MI
FY2025 Total cost of airfare $3,373.22
FY2025 Total cost of overnight lodging $2,260.24 (8 nights)
FY2025 Total cost of car rental .00
FY2025 Total cost of meals $ 739.00