61. MCLS - Community Information Pages - Facts About Monroe, Michigan Complimenting the public school system are 14 parochial schools that enrolled an They include The University of michigan, Ann Arbor (40 miles); Eastern http://monroe.lib.mi.us/cwis/geninfo/facts.htm

HOME LIBRARY CATALOG ASK REF@ Your browser does not support script MCLS COMMUNITY INFORMATION PAGES Facts About.... Monroe, Michigan Prepared by the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce 106 West Front Street, Monroe, MI 48161 Phone (734) 242-3366 Fax (734) 242-7253 Web site: http://www.monroeinfo.com Email: document.write('chamber'); document.write('@'); document.write('monroeinfo.com'); The Lotus Fountain in beautiful Downtown Monroe Population Geography Climate Government ... Churches POPULATION CITY: 23,516 COUNTY: 141,449 GEOGRAPHY Monroe is situated in the southeastern corner of Michigan, approximately 40 miles south of Detroit and 20 miles north of Toledo, OH. It is a natural watershed for the River Raisin that flows into Lake Erie after almost bisecting the county north and south. The rich river plain soil has been ideally suited for the growing of crops, making agriculture on of the leading industries in the county. CLIMATE Moderate, with temperatures normally ranging from 10 degrees in winter, to 90 degrees in the summer. Annual average precipitation totals approximately 30.09 inches of rainfall to 10 to 50 inches of snowfall. Average relative humidity is 45 percent.

62. School Reform News: Michigan Voters Want Choice Of Schools, Not State Takeover which school, public or private, including parochial schools, they want to send their child to . . . If such a plan was placed on the ballot in michigan . . . http://www.heartland.org/archives/education/apr97/voters.htm

Michigan Voters Want Choice of Schools, Not State Takeover New survey shows majority support state-funded scholarships for public, private, parochial schools Should the State of Michigan take over failing school districts? Most Michigan voters don't think so. But a statewide survey conducted in mid-February shows that the majority do support an alternative reform: state-funded scholarships that would allow poor children in failing schools to attend the public, private, or church-sponsored school of their parents' choosing. In Detroit, where failing schools are the focus of heated debate, choice supporters outnumber opponents two to one, higher than in any other Michigan region. The February survey was conducted by EPIC/MRA and commissioned by TEACH Michigan and the Detroit Free Press . The newspaper sponsored questions regarding the state takeover of schools, and the reform group asked questions regarding school choice. The survey has a margin of error of four percentage points. "Parents want the power of choice to purchase reform," said TEACH Michigan executive director Bryan Taylor, pointing out that parents with children at home were also more likely to support choice scholarships.

63. The Heartland Institute - Educational Choice In The States - By Blum Center Staf which school, public or private, including parochial schools, they want to send their child to. . . . If such a plan was placed on the ballot in michigan . . . http://www.heartland.org/Article.cfm?artId=14190

64. Bay Area Community Foundation - Clair A. And Hanna White Educational Scholarship Clair held two statewide offices michigan State University Board of Trustees White taught the students of Bay City Public and parochial schools and Bangor http://www.bayfoundation.org/whitescholar.html

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS CLICK FOR A LIST Alpha Delta Kappa Pi Chapter Auburn Jaycees Scholarship Jeffrey D. Ballance Scholarship B.C. Bowling Assoc. Wallace E. Matthew Scholarship Bay City - "Don Nichols" Caddie Scholarship Bay City Kiwanis Scholarship Bay City Public Schools Co-op of the Year Scholarship Bay County Medical Society Alliance Merit Scholarship Edmond H. Borgioli Scholarship Peggy Brown Educational Scholarship Alan Bryant Leadership Scholarship Arthur H. Canfield Educational Scholarship Jan Carson Memorial Scholarship Citizens Bank of Bay City Scholarship George R. Davidson Scholarship Dow Corning Employees' Educational Scholarship James T. Doyle Scholarship Jean J. Fischer Educational Scholarship F.O.P. Lodge #103, Jack Sebald Scholarship Josephine S. Gill Scholarship GMPT Bay City Memorial Scholarship Marie Guoan Scholarship Handy Intermediate Booster's Scholarship Hugh G. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Art Hopp Leadership Scholarship Nathan R. Hugo Scholarship Bradley J. Johnson Educational Scholarship Virginia Johnston Scholarship Shirley A. Klida Memorial Scholarship

65. Welcome To Adobe GoLive 4 Vouchers are a mechanism to redirect public tax dollars from public education to private and parochial schools. Q Why aren t vouchers allowed in michigan? http://www.lwv-midland.org/callForAction/allKidsFirst.html

Call for Action by the LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of the MIDLAND AREA This call for action is from the League of Women Voters of Michigan ALL Kids First A Coalition to Oppose the Ballot Initiative to Amend the Constitution to Allow Public Funds to be Spent for Nonpublic Education by Means of Vouchers The League of Women Voters of Michigan (LWVMI) has had a position opposing vouchers as a distribution system for state financing of education since 1969. Because of that position LWVMI was one of the founding organizations of a ballot initiative coalition 'ALL Kids First' which opposes the ballot initiative proposed in petitions now being circulated by 'Kids First! Yes!' This proposal would amend the Michigan Constitution to allow public funds to be spent for nonpublic education by means of vouchers. Volunteers are needed to inform the public on this issue. Professional training will be provided to ensure that we have the tools we need to speak out accurately and effectively. If you are a member of the Midland League and are interested in receiving training, send an e-mail to action@LWV-Midland.org

66. Michigan School And Related Laws 2003 Edition, With CD-ROM - LexisNexis.com(tm) et seq.) Private, Denominational, and parochial schools (388.551 et seq 388.1371 et seq.) -School Aid Act Universities and Colleges -michigan Merit Award http://bookstore.lexis.com/bookstore/product/46831t.html

LexisNexis Home Bookstore items in your cart Bookstore Product Search Advanced Search Search Tips Browse Jurisdictions Publishers Online Research Law School Titles ... New Bookstore Features Michigan School and Related Laws 2003 edition, with CD-ROM Price: Publisher: Michie ISBN: Add to Cart Description Table of contents Chapter 380. Revised School Code (In its entirety) Chapter 388. Schools and School Aid -Critical Health Problems Education Act (388.381 et seq.) -Reemployment of Teachers Discharged From Military Service (388.421 et seq.) -Private, Denominational, and Parochial Schools (388.551 et seq.) -Reorganization of School Districts (388.681 et seq.) -Emergency Reorganization of Districts (388.711 et seq.) -Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain School Districts (388.811 et seq.) -Construction of School Buildings (388.851 et seq.) -Asbestos Levels in School Buildings (388.861 et seq.) -Loans for Payment of School Bonds ((388.951 et seq.) -State Aid for School Districts (388.981 et seq.) -State Board of Education (388.1001 et seq.)

67. Brief Before The Michigan Board Of Canvassers name chosen by the sponsors of this amendment—the “michigan Civil Rights should not have accepted petitions to ban aid to parochial schools where those http://www.bamn.com/doc/2003/031210-brief-board-of-canvassers.htm

STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS In the matter of a Petition submitted by the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative BRIEF ON BEHALF OF BAMN AND UEAA IN OPPOSITION TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FORM OF THE PETITION SUBMITTED BY THE “ MICHIGAN CIVIL RIGHTS INITIATIVE” INTRODUCTION The Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action by Any Means Necessary (BAMN) and United for Equality and Affirmative Action (UEAA) are two of the organizations that intervened in Grutter v Bollinger to defend the affirmative action programs at the University of Michigan Law School. In addition to being a party before the United States Supreme Court, BAMN initiated the demonstration of 50,000 persons at the Court on the day of the argument in that case. The NAACP, the UAW, the AFL-CIO and other organizations joined with BAMN in building that demonstration. The group calling itself the “Michigan Civil Rights Initiative” is now attempting to overturn Grutter v Bollinger by circulating an initiative petition proposing to amend the State of Michigan This group has asked the Board to approve the form of their petition.

68. Michigan's Great Southwest - Into The Business Of Life Click here to link to the school districts in michigan s Great Southwest. Additionally, there are also many private and parochial schools in our region that http://www.michigansgreatsw.com/child.phtml

Learn more... BREAKING NEWS! - Build Your Career Continuing Education Training Chambers of Commerce - Our Lifestyle Community Profile Housing Education Cost of Living Public Safety Health Care Climate - Move to MIGSW Find a New Home Housing Information Medical Resources Retiring in MIGSW News Media Places to Worship Government Information Taxes Transportation Accommodations Calling All Volunteers Relocation Packages DO BUSINESS - What's Hot! - Business Resources Economics Financial Workforce Development Int'l Business Resources Michigan Govt Issues - Relocate to MIGSW Site Selection Infrastructure Labor Force Incentives Taxes Accommodations GREAT PEOPLE - Career Connections - Famous Residents - Chat with the Locals ABOUT MIGSW QUICK FACTS COMMUNITY LINKS AREA MAPS CONTACT US SEARCH RETURN TO HOME PAGE Child Care/Education Michigan's Great Southwest is an ideal place to raise kids. So whether your family is ready-made, or you're planning on starting one soon - rest assured that there is a wealth of resources available to see to it that they develop into sterling citizens of our wonderful region. Childcare Locating Service Child Care Resources (CCR) is a private, non-profit organization supporting parents, caregivers, and employers with childcare information and referral services all over our region and beyond. They know a lot about the choices and can save you a lot of time. Call toll-free, (800) 343-3470.

69. Welcome To Livonia Chamber Of Commerce - Michigan systems and several outstanding private and parochial schools go on Livonia Public schools, the 5th largest school system in the state of michigan, offers a http://www.livonia.org/living_education.asp

The vast majority of students from two public school systems and several outstanding private and parochial schools go on to college. Excellence in education is a tradition in Livonia. Livonia Public Schools Livonia Public Schools, the 5th largest school system in the state of Michigan, offers a broad range of learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities from preschool children to senior citizens. The district was selected as a School/Match Award-Winning System, one of only 9 percent of the 15,625 school systems in the country (matching the needs of parents and children based upon comparisons of responses by parents and corporate personnel). The Livonia Public Schools operate 22 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools and a career/technical center enrolling over 17,500 students. Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of Livonia's high school graduates go on to college and 80 percent of the teaching staff hold advanced degrees. A $62 million building improvement/technology bond, passed by voters in 1992, assures the district has fine new facilities in which to implement appropriate technology in every aspect of our instructional program and management system to improve teaching and learning. A recent bond issue, passed by voters in April 2000, raises $28 million for the construction of new athletic facilities at all secondary schools.

70. School Choice Will Help Integrate Michigan Schools -- 08/17/1999 And as michigan s cities, especially Detroit, continue to lose population, schools likely The same is true for parochial schools, which are the most integrated http://www.conservativenews.org/ViewEducation.asp?Page=\Education\archive\EDU199

71. Police Department, City Of Walker, Michigan Welcome to the Walker, michigan Police Department s home page One officer assigned to eight public schools, two parochial schools and two charter schools, K8th http://www.ci.walker.mi.us/Services/Police/DepartmentOverview.htm

Police Overview Accident Report Annual Report Available Forms ... Newsletter Department Overview Welcome to the Walker, Michigan Police Department's home page. The City of Walker is located in the northwestern part of Kent County. Our geographic makeup is over twenty-seven square miles. The Walker Police Department has thirty-eight sworn officers. We have a full time dispatch center that is staffed by six civilian personnel. The Walker Police Department is totally committed to community policing. A diverse training program in community policing was completed for the entire department staff. The training consists of material identifying neighborhood problems, problem solving, and mutual development of plans within assigned neighborhoods and businesses. Mission Statement The primary mission of the Walker Police Department is to protect life and property and enhance the quality of life of the citizens of this community through the enforcement of the law and by creating a partnership with the members of this community to facilitate the common goal. Community Policing A partnership between neighborhoods/businesses and the police department have been created. Officers will be assigned to work with each of the City police districts. Their responsibility is to serve as a liaison between the neighborhoods / businesses and the Department.

72. MASB - Anti-Voucher Resolution For School Boards amend the michigan Constitution to eliminate the ban against providing state funds to support the attendance of any student at private or parochial schools and http://www.masb.org/page.cfm/200/

MASB Bookstore Bookstore Order Form Accountability Task Force Report School Vouchers ... 2003 Michigan Education Survey Anti-Voucher Resolution for School Boards WHEREAS, a proposed school voucher ballot initiative would amend the Michigan Constitution to eliminate the ban against providing state funds to support the attendance of any student at private or parochial schools and require a voucher for nonpublic school tuition for parents from a “qualified” school district; and WHEREAS, it is clear that this proposal will divert scarce resources from public schools while it subsidizes private and religious schools which are not subject to any oversight from any elected officials and are allowed to set their own tuition rates and have exclusive admission policies; and WHEREAS, a voucher program would likely increase discrimination and segregation by fragmenting Michigan’s children along lines of religion, race, ethnicity, disability, and social class; and WHEREAS, a voucher program as proposed would narrowly assist wealthy families by using tax dollars to subsidize students from affluent homes who are already enrolled in private and religious schools while excluding low income students who cannot afford to pay the remaining cost of private school tuition; and WHEREAS, passage of this measure may spur a legal challenge based on constitutional grounds as evidenced by courts in Ohio, Maine, and Pennsylvania which have ruled voucher programs in those states to be unconstitutional; and

73. School Records And Histories - Kent County Michigan XXVII Academic, Private and parochial schools (Baxter 1891); History of Rockford Public schools; Grand Rapids History of Western michigan University; History of http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikent/schools/

Schools Records and Histories Kent County Michigan School Districts and Websites Links to the websites for Kent County school districts, schools and school museums. Grand Rapids Public Schools East Grand Rapids Public Schools Grandville Public Schools Schools of Rockford ... Partial List of Lisbon School students, 1946-1951 School Records Historic records of teachers, students and schools. Godwin School Teachers 1867-1903 Grattan Twp. School Census: 1873 Grattan Twp. School Census: 1876 Grand Rapids City School Teachers 1881 ... Lee High School Yearbook, 1930 - The "Echo" Extracted from the 1881 Chapman history. Central High School, 1909, the "Helios"yearbook-Seniors & Juniors Central High School Sophomore Class, 1909 Central High School Freshmen Class, 1909 1918 South High School yearbook - faculty, students and members in service ... Calvin College Yearbook, 1927, "Prism" Extracted from the school magazine of that school year. Kent County School Records 1903-1925 Searchable online database from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society. Union High School Yearbook: Aurora 1916 Central High School, Sophomore Class Photo, 1924-25

74. CyberSports For BasketBall Association Kentucky High School Athletic Association michigan High School Association Texas Association of Private and parochial schools Amateur Athletic http://www.cybersportsusa.com/organization.asp?sport_id=1&lev_id=1

75. "Your Child" - Parent Response Press Release Association, the michigan Association of School Administrators, michigan’s Children, the City 46% African Americans 48% Private/parochial schools 54% Charter http://www.mea.org/Design.cfm?p=5508

76. Private School Choice Demonstration Amendment X, sec. 3. michigan, Const. art. VIII, sec. 2 (prohibiting support to the school and its students, but permitting publicly funded busing to parochial schools). http://archive.aclu.org/congress/privsch.html

You are currently visiting the ACLU online archives. These pages are not updated. For the latest information from the ACLU, go to http://www.aclu.org TO: Interested Parties FROM: Robert S. Peck, Legislative Counsel DATE: January 22, 1992 RE: Private School Choice Demonstration Amendment The proposed school choice demonstration amendment to S. 2 would permit states to include private and parochial schools as "choice schools," notwithstanding contrary provisions of state law. While this effectively preempts state law after the Secretary of Education awards grants for the demonstration projects, it does not and cannot do so before an award is made. Therefore, a number of states, operating under state constitutions that prohibit the public funding of sectarian schools or institutions, are ineligible to apply for the grants. A government has only the power and authority granted to it by the people through a constitution. This is the foundation of a nation that observes "the rule of law." Just as the authority of the federal government is limited by the powers granted and denied by the federal Constitution, the authority of the state governments are limited by the powers granted and denied by their respective state constitutions. Where a state constitution prohibits public funding of sectarian institutions, the state would violate its constitution when it applied for the grant program contemplated by the choice demonstration amendment because it would exceed its constitutional authority. Thus, the following states are constitutionally inhibited from participating in the choice demonstration and cannot benefit from the amendment under consideration:

77. ACLU Press Release 04-01-99 ACLU Of Michigan Challenges The ACLU, the michigan Education Association and other groups challenged the that the Constitution prohibits public funding of private and parochial schools. http://archive.aclu.org/news/1999/n040199a.html

You are currently visiting the ACLU online archives. These pages are not updated. For the latest information from the ACLU, go to http://www.aclu.org ACLU of MI Challenges Charter School For Church-State Violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 1, 1999 DETROIT Acting on behalf of five parents, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today challenged a Kent County charter school for violating the First Amendment’s protections of separation of church and state. Vanguard Charter School Academy sanctioned prayer in the school, allowed the distribution of religious materials during class, allowed a nearby church to use its facilities rent-free to conduct worship, conducted a mandatory staff retreat with distinct religious overtones and taught creationism as an accepted scientific theory, according to the amended complaint filed today in United States District Court. Vanguard Charter School Academy teaches children from kindergarten through seventh grade. Like all other charter schools in Michigan, Vanguard is a public school and must follow Michigan’s code for public school academies. It is managed by National Heritage Academy, one of the largest management companies in Michigan. The ACLU is suing on behalf of five parents of students at the school.

78. Welcome To The Online Office Of Michigan's 7th District an opportunity for 150 social studies teachers from seven area public, private and parochial schools, to work with historians from michigan State University to http://www.house.gov/nicksmith/pr30929.htm

Press Releases Education Taxes Social Security Firefighting ... Economy Weekly Columns News Links Printer Friendly Version Nick Smith's Press Release - September 29, 2003 Smith Announces Major Grant for Battle Creek Area Schools (Battle Creek, MI) During a meeting today with local educators and school officials at Springfield Middle School, U.S. Representative Nick Smith (R-Addison) announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a 3-year, $928,000 grant to a consortium of Battle Creek area schools to enhance the teaching of American History. The grant will provide an opportunity for 150 social studies teachers from seven area public, private and parochial schools, to work with historians from Michigan State University to gain greater knowledge of American History. In addition, instructional strategies will be developed that will enable students to learn about history in ways that are both enlightening and enjoyable. "As we continue to face the challenges of the War on Terrorism, helping students gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the tremendous sacrifices made in securing our liberties and freedoms is very important," Smith said. "Congress passed this legislation to help strengthen American History instruction and improve students' understanding of our nation's heritage. A good education is the foundation upon which future success is built. And having a firm grasp of our nation's history will hopefully encourage students to become more involved in ensuring its future survival and success." Smith added that, "this is one of only three such grants awarded in Michigan. I want to congratulate Dr. Ashburn and the many project partners for their innovation and good job in writing this grant request."

79. The Michigan Virtual University Board Of Directors Seated Four New Members At It districts, three charter schools and many private and parochial school systems. McIntyre has served as president of the michigan Association of Intermediate http://www.distance-educator.com/dnews/Article7751.phtml

@import url("themes/d4nDEC/style/style.css"); Welcome Guest Sign In Submit News Jun 10, 2004 Main Menu Home Other Resources News on the Go Search Popular Articles Archives Featured Partners Submit News Member Tools DEC Blogs Become a member to get your own personal blog! Article Tracker Registered users only :) User's Login Username Password Remember me Log in Problems? Sign Up! The Michigan Virtual University Board Of Directors Seated Four New Members At Its October 3 Meeting Published on on Oct 17, 2002 Source: Michigan Virtual University Rossi Ray-Taylor, Ph.D., superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools, Darrell Burks, CPA and business assurance partner in the Detroit office of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nancy A. Rae, DaimlerChrysler senior vice president of human resources, and Michael McIntyre, superintendent of the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. Ray-Taylor , superintendent of Ann Arbor Public Schools and former deputy superintendent for instruction for Lansing Public Schools, offers a long history in education and community service. She is vice president of the Minority Student Achievement Network, a coalition of 15 school districts nationwide that are addressing issues of equity in achievement. She is also a board member of the Metropolitan Detroit Bureau of School Studies and a council member of the Michigan Association of School Administrators. Ray-Taylor won the Outstanding Women in Outstanding Times (1998), and the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, College of Education at Michigan State University (1992).

80. NEWS: School Vouchers Face Tight Races - Christianity Today Magazine Proposal 1 in michigan and Proposition 38 in California would give thousands of dollars to parents who want to place children in private or parochial schools. http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/012/18.17.html

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