G. Public Relations, Polling, Lobbying, and Legal Services

The 57 intermediate school districts (ISDs) or regional educational service agencies (RESAs) were created by the legislature in 1962 to bring about quality and equitable educational opportunities to students and schools throughout the state.  Because public education is funded and regulated by the state and federal government, it is necessary for ISDs to use some resources to fund activities that promote public accountability, research, and government communications.  Because the MAISD is publicly funded, it is responsible for communicating its programs and services to the schools and community.  The guiding principle for all activities of this nature is to advocate for the children we serve. 

Vendor		Services	Amount
Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett		Legal Services	36,986.90
Thrun Law Firm		Legal Services	6,899.99
LaPointe		Legal Services	6,543.70
Stafford Communications		Public Relations	2,101.00
Arrow Swift Printing Inc		Public Relations	1,733.56
WGLM Radio		Public Relations	100.00
Karen S. Weller		Public Relations	402.50
Game On Promotions LLC		Public Relations	720.00
Van Buren ISD		Lobbying	8,582.00