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AAESA Board Picks Interim Board Member

At the August 19^th school board meeting, after interviewing 6 citizens of Allegan County, the AAESA Board picked Mrs. Linda Roerig of Fennville. Mrs. Roerig, like the other candidates, cited a strong desire to serve her community and schools. Roerig is a retired employee of Honeywell Corp.

Mrs. Roerig will serve for a year until local boards elect a candidate. The vacancy Mrs. Roerig filled was created when board Vice President, Rick Cain resigned his position to serve as Director of Outlook Strict Discipline Academy.

AAESA’s board members were pleased by the number and caliber of candidates who wished to serve on the board. Candidates were offered the same series of questions they then answered for the board. All expressed a desire for public service despite the difficult times both our schools and community are experiencing.

We congratulate Linda Roerig and wish her success in her new role as board member.

New Board Member Linda Roerig

ACATEC Auto Sales Posts Another Successful Summer

ACATEC Car Lot Across from Allegan Airport

TJ sells an ACATEC Auto

ACATEC Auto Sales has proven, once again, that even in a tough economy, businesses can survive. TJ MacDonald, a senior from Plainwell High School, worked this summer at ACATEC Auto Sales to get ready for his upcoming Capstone. TJ will be a manager during the 2010-2011 School year.

He worked at the ACATEC car sales lot as a temporary, AAESA employee. While there he received valuable training to prepare him for his management position. Working at the car lot, TJ developed important management and sales skills which he then turned into sales during the summer months totaling over $31,000.

Said TJ, “I’ve learned a lot this summer, everything from working with customers to marketing; I’m excited to see what the upcoming school year will bring. I had a blast working at ACATEC Auto Sales this summer and can’t wait for school to start!”

Of Interest to Adult Learners

Lake Michigan College Admissions Specialist Jacquie Johnson will be holding office hours at the Tech Center to assist adults interested in going to college.

Allegan Area Tech & Education Center

Jacquie will be making site visits to the Allegan Tech Center on Mondays beginning July 26th and will be here from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. She will be available to answer college related questions, help with financial aid and college applications, etc.

The dates are as follows: Monday July 26, August 2nd and Aug. 16th. Jacquie may be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (800) 252-1562 ext. 5062 for more information.

(Don't miss this opportunity to find out about the availability of college classes in your neighborhood.)

Lake Michigan College Coming this fall to ACATEC

AAESA/Lake Michigan College Partnership: Cutting the Cost and Increasing Accessibility of College

Expanded for Fall 2010, the AAESA/LMC partnership will deliver a variety of Lake Michigan College classes and programs designed to serve both high school & adult students with the goal of making college more affordable and accessible to residents of Allegan County.

Early College – Making more of High School

Open to high school juniors and seniors, LMC’s Early College programming allows students to earn true college credit at a reduced cost while they finish high school. LMC’s Direct Credit program continues to operate at Hopkins, Plainwell and Wayland High Schools. Students at these schools enroll in variety of college courses including Calculus, Public Speaking, Literature, and Economics. Through the Dual Enrollment program, Fennville High hosts LMC instructor Susanna Lankheet who teaches the first year of college level composition. LMC Early College

New for the 2010/2011 school year, the Allegan County Technical & Education Center will be the home of Lake Michigan College’s Early College Academy; a pilot program designed to jumpstart the college careers of a group of the area’s college-ready students. Lake Michigan College instructors will be coming to the Tech Center each morning Monday –Friday to provide instruction in college math, English, and social science, and also to help prepare the students for long term success in college and beyond.

Who is Lake Michigan College?

Lake Michigan College is a two-year, comprehensive community college located in the southwest corner of Michigan. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. LMC offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs.

What is Early College?

Lake Michigan College’s Early College programs provide opportunities for high school students to earn college credit and build an official transcript while they are still in high school. The Early College program includes direct credit courses, dual enrollment and articulated credit.

What is the Difference between Direct Credit & Dual Enrollment?

Direct Credit courses are Lake Michigan College courses that are taught at local high schools by high school teachers whose credentials have earned them the right to become Adjunct Instructors for LMC. LMC’s strict adherence to quality standards guarantees that these instructors are fully capable of teaching at the college level.