1. Genesee Intermediate School District AESA Annual Conference
Genesee Opportunity
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Genesee Intermediate School District
AESA Annual Conference
November 30, 2018

2. Presenters: Dr. Lisa Hagel, Superintendent
Mary Behm, Assistant Supt. Education and Learning
Luke Wittum, Assistant Supt. Technology & Media

3. What we will share What is Genesee Opportunity?
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What is Genesee Opportunity?
How Did We Get IT PASSED?
Impact – Past, Present, Future

4. Needs Educated Workforce Financial Assistance
What our county needs
Educated Workforce
Financial Assistance
Opportunities for all Students
Thriving Higher Education Institutions
Thriving Training Programs
Thriving Trades
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What our districts need
Stable Enrollment
What our graduating Seniors need
Money with Flexibility
Genesee Intermediate School District
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Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

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6. Genesee Opportunity (GO)
Train and Retrain Youth for Genesee County’s future
Concept would entail asking Genesee County residents for approval of a small millage to support all graduating seniors
By receiving approval of .25 mill, every Genesee County graduating senior would receive a “jump start” stipend for the first year of further training
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9. ALL Genesee County students ARE ELIGIBLE!
Eligibility
ALL Genesee County students ARE ELIGIBLE!
This program is NOT based on income.
EVERY graduating senior who resided in and attended a Genesee County high school. This includes registered home schooled graduates and GED recipients.
Luke
Genesee Intermediate School District
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10. Eligibility and Payment
Genesee GO! Stipend
Eligibility and Payment
All graduating seniors who reside in and attend a high school in Genesee County are eligible to apply.
A stipend can be received up to one year after high school graduation.
The stipend is optional. A graduating student does not need to accept the stipend.
Funds are dispersed beginning with the fall semester for qualified graduates.
Luke
Genesee Intermediate School District
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Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

11. Eligibility and Payment
Genesee GO! Stipend
Eligibility and Payment
A student does not get the money. The funding goes directly to the training entity or postsecondary educational institution.
Payments will be made after the drop/add period or as directed by the program.
Funds can be used immediately following graduation. Students are eligible to receive funding for one year after high school graduation.
Luke
Genesee Intermediate School District
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Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

12. How Funds Can not be Used…
Using Public funds prohibits certain expenditures
Application Fees Housing Meal Plans Books/Course Materials Hobby/Recreation Courses Religious Courses
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13. Funds Paid directly to training institution Managed by GISD
Unused funds accumulate for future students
Senior count:
= 4,647
= 5,332
= 5,459
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Genesee Intermediate School District
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Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

14. Voters approved millage!
Genesee Opportunity
Voters approved millage!
In August of 2016, Genesee County voters approved a ¼ mill (.25 mill) for 20 years, so every Genesee County graduating senior would receive a “jump start”, one-time stipend for the first year of further education and training.
Luke
Genesese Intermediate School District
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Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

15. How Did We Pass GO Social Media Worked with Local Districts
Steps
Social Media
Worked with Local Districts
Educated Parents & Grandparents
Plan of Unused Funds to Grow the Stipend Every Year – 20 Years
Worked with Chamber of Commerce
Met with Graduating Seniors
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16. Map of Where 2016-2018 Genesee go funds are being used
Genesee Go Map
Map of Where Genesee go funds are being used
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17.                          
Growth
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Growth
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19. Administration & Career Counseling
Costs
Full Time Career Counselor / Coordinator
Part Time Secretary
Part Time Business Office Support
Total Cost - $200,000
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Genesee Intermediate School District
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Partnering for success!
Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

20. Genesee Intermediate School District
Presents to:
Clark Griswold
the
Genesee Opportunity Award
To further college & career opportunities
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Principal Name, School Mary Behm, Assistant Superintendent for Education and Learning
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21. QUESTIONS? www.geneseego.org Mary
Genesee Intermediate School District
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Proud to be an NCA accredited intermediate school district.

22. Genesee intermediate board of education
THANKS TO THE…
Genesee intermediate board of education
Jerry G. Ragsdale, President Lawrence P. Ford, Vice President Cindy A. Gansen, Secretary Richard E. Hill, Treasurer Dr. Paul D. Newman, Trustee Dr. Lisa A. Hagel, Superintendent
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