The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) is an

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, headquartered in Allegan. Most of

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is served by the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency, which coordinates the efforts of local boards of education, but has no operating authority over schools. Local school boards in Michigan retain great autonomy over day-to-day operations.

Composition

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes many public school districts, private schools, charter schools, and facilities.

Governance

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency is governed by a publicly elected

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, who is responsible for hiring a

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to serve as the chief administrative officer of the agency.

Public school districts

As of the 2014–2015 school year, the communities of Allegan County are served by the following members of the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency: * Allegan Public Schools * Fennville Public Schools * Glenn Public School * Hopkins Public Schools * Martin Public Schools * Otsego Public Schools * Plainwell Community Schools * Wayland Union Schools

Private schools

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes several private schools, such as

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and Heritage Christian Academy.

Charter schools

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes charter schools, such as

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Agencies and facilities

The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes agencies and facilities such as

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and the Hillside Learning & Behavior Centers.

References

External links

* {{Authority control Education in Allegan County, Michigan Intermediate school districts in Michigan