Branch Intermediate School District
Office of Special Education
This site serves as a resource for BISD special education staff.
BISD resources, policies, procedures, and forms are located on this site for staff use.
Please complete the Translation Request Form to request translation services from our BISD Translators at least a minimum 2 weeks prior to the needed date. Currently on staff, BISD contracts with persons who are able to translate Spanish or Arabic. If you are needing translation services for another language, please contact your direct supervisor. Requests will be processed in the order that they are received. You will receive an email notification from either Tami VanAuker or Robin Iveson from the BISD Special Education Department with information and/or directions regarding the translation service request. Completion of this request form does not guarantee the translation services.
Per the BIO Master Agreement, Annual Leave Days for more than personal illness shall not be taken the day prior to or following a scheduled holiday or vacation period unless on an emergency basis.
Leave days for other than personal illness will not be granted on the first and last day of the school year unless on an emergency basis.
Annual leave of more than two consecutive days must be submitted in writing to your immediate supervisor at least five (5) working days in advance. Approval for more than two consecutive annual leave days is subject to approval and is not guaranteed under the BIO contract.
An explanation or medical verification is also required for more than two consecutive annual leave days.
To make a special leave request in accordance with the BIO Master Agreement, please use the Special Absence Request Google Form above.
Document Translation! :
You can use this free website to translate documents for families who need communication and documents in another language. See the directions in the document for more details.
Branch ISD Special Education Employee Calendars
Coldwater, Waldron Campus, Pansophia, Lincoln/ECSE Calendars
Bronson and Quincy Calendars
Branch ISD Special Education Employee Policy and Procedure Manual
Online Mandatory Reporting
Register : New Mi Bridges- Link to Register and Report for Online Mandatory Reporting