REMINDER: The COPESD Special Education millage renewal is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 2026!

The proposed renewal of the COPESD special education millage is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3! 

If approved, the renewal would continue to generate almost $3 million in annual funding for mandated special education services and programs throughout the region. 

Every dollar generated would remain local and be distributed to school districts within Cheboygan, Otsego and Presque Isle counties.

Residents who are registered to vote in our district may vote on the proposal. 

Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Learn more about the proposed millage renewal by clicking here.

Find your polling place by clicking here.

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Our Why

To Engage Learners in Ways that Foster Growth and Success

COPESD Mission

The mission of Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District is to maximize the learning and citizenship of all, by providing educational leadership, facilitating sustainable evidenced based practices and services, and providing professional development that involves member districts, this ESD and the entire community.

COPESD 50th Anniversary

For 50 years, COPESD has been working with local school districts and the Michigan Department of Education to support student achievement and leverage limited resources. 

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  • 4 Nov 2026
    • North Team Meeting 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      North Team Meeting
      Date: Nov 4
      Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Calendar: Cheboygan Room
      per Racheal Main (BL)
  • 5 Nov 2026
    • Cheboygan Room - Social Work Meeting 8:30am - 11:30am
      Date: Nov 5
      Calendar: Cheboygan Room
      On Wisdomwhere: N SCECHs: Y waiting on information from Taryn to apply... sent email 9/4/26- T replied may not have ready for this meeting date.  Updated: received facility use request 08.26.26 Contact:  Amber Maxwell/989-306-0071/amberm@copesd.org Presenter/s: Group Count: 13 Setup: requesting Cheboygan Room - not available 10.05.26 due to Supt. Council Mtg.  Beverages: N Lunch: N Equipment: easel & pad, markers
    • Cheb Room: Teacher Consultant Mtg.
      Date: Nov 5
      Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Calendar: Cheboygan Room
      Requested via email per Kristi W. on 10/29/26 - BL
  • 6 Nov 2026
    • Otsego Room - GSRP PD 8:30am - 2:30pm
      Date: Nov 6
      Calendar: Otsego Room
      10/30/2026 moved to 11/06/2026

      On Wisdomwhere: N (Registration through MiRegistry)
      SCECHs: N per last email with Jen-Lexia/MiRegistry will take care of the SCECHS
      Updated: received facility use request 03.02.26ac
      Contact: Jennifer Belanger Phone: 989-858-3713 Email: belangerj@copesd.org
      Presenter/s: Jennifer Belanger
      Count: 50-60 ~41 per JB
      Setup: 6 chairs/pod with power, kleenex, hand sanitizer, buckets w/ pens, highlighters and pencils, etc. 
      Beverages: Y
      Lunch: Y
      Time lunch picked up/ Menu: **DAIRY & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS NEEDED**
      Lunch to be ready at: 11:30am
      If multiple dates, list here:  Sept. 25.26, Oct. 30, Dec. 4, Jan. 29, Mar. 12, June 4.
      Equipment: Easel & pad, markers, microphone/video presentation
  • 9 Nov 2026
    • Cheboygan Room - Supt Council Mtg
      Date: Nov 9
      Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Calendar: Cheboygan Room
      1 dozen donuts HCBM for lunch

COP ESD serves the following school districts. You may view their district information by clicking on the interactive map.

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COP ESD Facts

2,100 Square Miles
23 Schools
50 Years of Service
500+ Educators
7,000 Students