The Calhoun Intermediate School District provides educational services and support to 13 constituent districts and four public school academies. The Calhoun Intermediate School District was established in 1962 by Michigan legislative action. There are approximately 400 employees at the Gifford/Schultz Educational Service Center and off-site locations including the Doris Klaussen Developmental Center and Calhoun Area Career Center in Battle Creek, educational programs at Starr Commonwealth in Albion and the Calhoun County Juvenile Home in Marshall.
Mission
The mission of the Calhoun Intermediate School District is to develop, coordinate and provide researched-based educational services for its constituencies in an innovative and responsive manner to prepare those we serve to succeed in a global society.
Vision
As the Calhoun ISD considers its future direction, we will strive to provide our constituencies with the intellectual tools necessary to become lifelong learners. As our vision is put into action, we will see the following evidence:
CISD is acknowledged statewide as a premier educational service agency based on the quality of its programs and services
CISD supports programs and services that are data driven, research-based and focused on the needs of those we serve
CISD delivers programs and services that maximize coordination and collaboration with local, regional and state agencies and organizations
CISD employs staff who are forward thinking, data and research driven, and effective communicators
CISD honors the contributions of all people from diverse perspectives
CISD provides various levels of opportunity for leadership among all staff
CISD staff is characterized by the highest level of integrity
CISD staff collaborates across departments to improve the achievement of all learners
CISD utilizes technology enhanced learning environments to assist in the development of critical skills for a talented 21st century workforce
Value Statements
Integrity
Doing the right thing even when it's difficult and when no one is looking
Accountability
Accepting responsibilities for our actions and results
Excellence
Motivated to foster excellence and the courage to make the difference
Innovation
Dedicated to the exploration and/or application of new concepts, technologies, and ideas to anticipate for the future
Collaboration
Functioning as a team and empowering others to do the right work through shared decision making
Leadership
Leading with integrity, striving for excellence, anticipating for the future, working collaboratively, and being committed to accountability
Promote an efficient and effective environment, which fosters access to learning and shows positive change for children, students, and adult learners
Promote an efficient and effective environment, which supports meaningful partnerships to show positive change for children, students, and adult learners
Promote efficient and effective planning, implementation, and assessment throughout the organization.
