Local school boards in Michigan retain great autonomy over day-to-day operations.

[1] The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency is governed by a publicly elected board of education, who is responsible for hiring a superintendent to serve as the chief administrative officer of the agency.

[1] As of the 2014–2015 school year, the communities of Allegan County are served by the following members of the Allegan Area Educational Service Agency:[1][4] The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes several private schools, such as East Martin Christian High School and Heritage Christian Academy.

[1] The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes charter schools, such as Outlook Academy.

[1] The Allegan Area Educational Service Agency includes agencies and facilities such as Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center and the Hillside Learning & Behavior Centers.