Administration

The Administration of CESA 9 provides general supervision of all programs and budgets that deliver high-quality, cost-effective services to the twenty-two school districts in the CESA 9 region. The primary objective is to supply programs and services to member districts as requested and to develop new and enhanced services to benefit these districts.

By working cooperatively, districts can share costs rather than fund duplicate programs. This enables local districts to direct more resources to the classroom. The Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) Board of Control, consisting of locally elected school board members from districts within the CESA, assures that the programs and services are responsive to the grassroots needs of local districts. The CESAs also make it possible to assist the state in meeting its obligation to ensure that there is educational equity in terms of programs, access, and resources. CESAs are uniquely positioned to serve as a link between school districts in the state as well as assist the state in implementing and supporting statewide programs and initiatives.

In addition to the oversight of all CESA services, the Administrator of CESA 9 also coordinates specific services for all districts, such as the principal certification program; regional spelling bees; regional Kohl Scholarship competition; paper purchasing; monthly Professional Advisory Council (PAC) meetings (including materials and meals); professional development opportunities for administrators, administrative assistants, business office staff, and secretaries; legislative forums; and CESA newsletters.

All CESA 9 school districts share in the ownership and maintenance of the CESA 9 facility, according to Board of Control policy. The costs associated with the maintenance and operations of the facility, including, but not limited to, custodial and maintenance staff, utilities, contracted snow removal, lawn care, supplies, and building insurance, are included in the Administration service budget.