An Intermediate School District is a term used by some states to classify a special agency the operates outside of the traditional charter of a school district. The specific role of these agencies varies by state.

Michigan

In Michigan, an Intermediate School District is a government agency usually organized at the county or multi-county level that assists a local school district in providing programs and services. Additionally, they collect data for the state department of education. An Intermediate School District has a Board of Education chosen by a group of electors with one member from each local school district's Board of Education. Additionally they may recommend a merger of school districts to the Michigan State Board of Education.

Minnesota

In Minnesota, an Intermediate School District is a special designation applied to a school district formed as a cooperative effort of two or more school districts "offering integrated services for secondary, post-secondary and adult students in the areas of vocational education, special education, and other authorized services."

See also

• List of intermediate school districts in Michigan
• List of school districts in Minnesota