Truancy

The Truant Officer has the power of a Deputy Sheriff within the School District while performing official duties and pursues cases of non-attendance which are reported to him by the proper authority.

Michael (Brad) Carey is the Truant Officer for the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA). Mr. Carey is a St. Johns High School graduate and holds an A.S. Degree in Administration of Justice. He spent five years in the Army (Military Police) and served in the Gulf War. Mr. Carey is a retired Lansing Police Department Detective.

Mr. Carey can be reached by telephone at 989-224-6831, Ext. 2391 or by
E-mail at [email protected].

Please feel free to download and print the following documents as needed:

Files

Truant Referral Form (PDF)

Truancy Policy Guidelines (PDF)

Michigan Truancy Laws (PDF)

It is the policy of the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) that no discriminatory practices based on sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status, political affiliations and beliefs, or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance. Any person suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Special Education Director, 1013 South US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879, email [email protected], or call (989)224-6831.