• Shared Services

    Where private and public schools work together to build a brighter future!

     

    What is Shared Services?

    Shared Services is a State of Michigan program that allows public schools to provide services to the private schools in the non-core and elective areas for grades 1-12. The non-core areas include: art, computers, foreign language, music, physical education, other additional electives, such as advanced placement courses, and online learning opportunities through Michigan Virtual High School. Shared Services has been around for decades, and recent legislative changes have expanded geographical boundaries.

    Who Benefits?

    Shared Services benefit both the public school and the private school, as well as the parents and the teachers. When Brighton Area Schools pays the teachers’ salary for qualifying classes, the private school can realize significant financial savings. In return, Brighton collects a portion of the students’ State Aid. In addition, Shared Services allows private school parents to see a benefit from their property tax dollars. Finally, the teacher benefits by earning time toward state retirement. It is truly a win-win opportunity for all parties.

    Brighton may also be able to:

    • Hire the private school’s highly qualified

    • Customize benefit package to match existing

    • Offer more course options for students

    We asked schools in our program for their thoughts...

    What is Shared Services?

    Shared Services is a State of Michigan program that allows public schools to provide services to the private schools in the non-core and elective areas for grades 1-12. The non-core areas include: art, computers, foreign language, music, physical education, other additional electives, such as advanced placement courses, and online learning opportunities through Michigan Virtual High School. Shared Services has been around for decades, and recent legislative changes have expanded geographical boundaries.

    “We were able to offer more to our families thanks to the Shared Time option presented by Brighton.”

    “The costs of the non-core and AP Michigan Virtual Courses were covered; this enabled us to expand our music program.”

    “With this partnership, our distinctive Christian/religious perspective that parents and students expect, did not change.”

    “It was a seamless process in which we had a voice and could not be happier with.”

    “This is one way in which our families can experience a return on the taxes they pay each year to fund the local schools.”

    Shared Services Contact Information

    I look forward to hearing from you to discuss how your school can benefit from our Shared Services Program.
    Jamie Dingus
    Shared Services Director
    dingusj@brightonk12.com
    (734) 751-3666

  • Shared Services