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Board hears timeline for MDE special education onsite review
Summary
Superintendent and Special Education staff told the board an onsite review by the Michigan Department of Education's Special Education Office took place and the district expects results in March, with plans to implement any required changes promptly.
District leaders told the board that Michigan's Special Education Office conducted an onsite review and that staff expect the review findings in March. Natalie Fuller, speaking for the Special Education team, said the district will "expect the results of the onsite review in March, with plans to immediately start implementing any requirements that are needed." (minutes paraphrase)
Superintendent Ethan Ebenstein summarized the district's legal responsibilities under state oversight and reminded trustees that any corrective steps would involve both the Ionia County ISD and local education agencies. No specific findings or corrective actions were reported at the Feb. 12 meeting; staff said they would begin implementation when the formal results are issued.
