Providing Genesee County learners with a telecommunications path to the world...

GenNET is an electronic pathway to the world that allows voice, video, and data transmission over fiber optic cable interconnecting 21 local school districts and the Intermediate School District in Genesee County, Michigan.

Services available to Genesee County students and educators:

• GenNET ITV - Courses for High School Students
• GenNET Online Programs - Online Courses for High School Students
• GenNET Blackboard
• Interactive Programs and Satellite Downlinks for Students and Staff
• Intercom-Style Telephone Service -- Between all member schools saving dollars on all telephone calls including long distance calls
• Savings on Software -- For districts with system-wide software licensing for member districts
• High Speed Internet Connectivity
• Multifunction Reduced Rate Telephone Service
• Professional Development/Technology Training
• Technical Coordination and Support for Student Services
• Technical Coordination and Support for District Finance, Business, Personnel Offices

The 22-member GenNET Governing Board was appointed to guide construction, implementation and use of the education network. Subcommittees, including Agreement/Policies, Finance, Construction, Public Relations, Program Support, Technical Support and Evaluation/Assessment, are hard at work to ensure that all aspects of the network are student- and staff-ready.

Member districts are:

	Atherton			Genesee ISD
	Beecher			Goodrich
	Bendle			Grand Blanc
	Bentley			Kearsley
	Carman-Ainsworth			Lake Fenton
	Clio			Lakeville
	Davison			Linden
	Fenton			Montrose
	Flint			Mt. Morris
	Flushing			Swartz Creek
	Genesee			Westwood Heights

These 21 school districts and Genesee Intermediate School District own and operate the network through representation on the GenNET Governing Board.

As one of the most successful educational networks in the country, GenNET integrates the use of technology to provide opportunities and solutions to the specific instructional and communications needs of its membership. In recognition of this achievement and ongoing endeavor, the Michigan Association of School Boards presented GenNET with the Special Achievement Award (April 2000) in recognition of its outstanding technology program.

To learn more about GenNET contact your High School Principal, High School Counselor, District Superintendent, District School Board Member and/or the GenNET office (810) 591-4436.