Coronavirus Update
All Branch ISD classrooms will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Now that we know the State requirements the educational leaders in Branch ISD are meeting to finalize our plans to address student learning and hope to announce that plan soon.
Branch ISD main buildings (Administration, BACC, Early Ed-Bishop and Waldron) are closed with minimal staff per executive order. Most essential staff will be working remotely so we encourage the public to please use electronic communications whenever possible. You may find our staff directory here: https://branch-isd.org/staff-directory/
EDUCATOR’S GUIDE TO SUPPORTING THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS
Because children are not currently in our classrooms, assessing safety, providing support and ensuring individual children’s needs are met can be very challenging. The issuance of Executive Order 2020-35 makes this obligation even more imperative since children will not be returning to their physical school buildings this year. This guide, developed in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, is intended to provide information and strategies to support educators and families during this time.
Guide: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/COVID-19_EDUCATORS_GUIDE_686373_7.pdf
The Local Districts in Branch ISD are using multiple resources to communicate during the shutdown. Here are the official links:
Bronson Community Schools - Website
Coldwater Community Schools - Website
Quincy Community Schools - Website
Childcare Resources for Essential Workers - Help Me Grow -MI
Other Childcare Resources - Branch County Great Start Collaborative
Love and Logic Parenting Online
Positive and Productive Childcare While the Kids Are Not in School - Video
BACC Spring Advisory Committee Meeting - April 15th
The Spring Advisory Meeting will be postponed, members will receive updated information once we reschedule.
| Department | Position | Employee Name |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Education | Director | Jan Storrs |
| Testing Coordinator | Amy Ash | |
| Business Office | Superintendent | Kris Jenkins |
| Business Manager | Diane Shiery | |
| Technology Coordinator | Mark Knaack | |
| Payroll | Travis Machan | |
| Payroll | Pam Haberl | |
| Accounts Payable | Beth Rinehart | |
| Accounts Receivable | Tonia Vorce | |
| Maintenance | Roger Broughman | |
| Building & Grounds | Scott Lippert | |
| Career & Technical Education | Director | Randy Sowles |
| Principal | Ray Wheaton | |
| Ag Science | Matt AcMoody | |
| Ag Science | Carrie Preston | |
| Ag Science | Ali Bassage | |
| Head Custodian | Tammy Walker | |
| Custodial | Arlene Ennett | |
| Technology | Aaron Cummings | |
| Administrative Assistant | Kari Roberts | |
| Secretarial | Angie Taylor | |
| Early Education | Director | Cindy Rowe |
| Manager | Sue Coco | |
| Food Delivery | Lauren McCoy | |
| Laura Crawford | ||
| Leslie Swan | ||
| Kechia Peiffer | ||
| Jenn McDonald | ||
| Kristy Smith | ||
| Nicole Kibiloski | ||
| Cody Blair | ||
| Kim Farst | ||
| Jill Knaack | ||
| Manager | Channity Brouse | |
| Custodial/Facilities Manager | Bill Swallow/Clair Dean | |
| Admin. Asst./Payroll | Audi Nickerson | |
| Special Education | Director | Darrin Adair |
| Secretarial | Laura Howe | |
| Custodial | Mark Pifer Sr. | |
| Custodial | Mark Pifer Jr. | |
| Admin Asst. | Robin Iveson | |
| Admin Asst. | Sarah Coan |
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