Work That Enriches the Lives of Individuals
Dear TBAISD staff,
Servant leadership is defined as "a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just and caring world." (
Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
). As we continue to gather focus group data to inform the TBAISD long-range strategic plan, the ideals of servant leadership are being repeatedly expressed by our participants. When asked to describe their experiences in TBAISD programs, student after student shared how TBAISD staff make them feel loved, supported, and empowered. Articulating the thoughts of so many of his fellow students, one Life Skills Center student responded, "The staff push me, support me, and make me a better person. They are the best." I am profoundly grateful to serve our region's students, parents, and local districts. Thank you for your valuable contributions to our TBAISD team. May this Thanksgiving season bring you joy, rest, and happiness.
Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Rachel King,
Teacher Assistant for EI
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Brandi Wicklund,
Teacher for EI
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Alice Bowe,
Farm to School Coordinator
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CTC Pit Crew Challenge team Reece O'Donnel and Dylan Bertram receive second place honors at a Kirtland Community College Olympic event.
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Seven CTC Auto Technology students attended the first Auto Olympics event hosted at Kirtland Community College last month and came home with 1st place honors in the Multi-point Inspection team event and 2nd place honors in the Pit Crew Challenge event. Students participated in various events ranging from testing the speed at which they could change a tire to their ability to measure tiny spaces.
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LINKS to CTE News
Follow the latest in local, state and national career and technical education (CTE) news.
MDE visits TBAISD facilities, Nov. 5 -
MDE Visit
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The Green Glove Dryer
TheEcoDryer® by TheGreenGloveDryer® School Project is a statewide initiative to solve the wet glove and mitten problem in K-5 classrooms by providing an energy-free, antimicrobial drying solution for kids, teachers and schools throughout Michigan. Thanks to a grant from Consumers Energy, each public, private and charter elementary school across TBAISD are to receive EcoDryers for each classroom this week. Learn more
Video Link
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Old Town Playhouse, in partnership with TBAISD, is pleased to announce a unique sensory-friendly performance of “
A Christmas Carol”
by Charles Dickens. The event will take place on Saturday, December 1, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. This special matinee performance is designed to provide audience members, who may need extra support or considerations, an opportunity to be part of a theatrical experience.
This performance will include relaxed house rules such as allowing guests the freedom to get up, move around, and leave whenever necessary; quiet area and activity areas in the lower level for taking an break; and the use of iPads and other electronic devices with headphones, ear buds or no volume for therapeutic use. This is a free event.
Guest who have questions or need to reserve their seats by phone may contact Michelle Dungjen at 231-620-6443.
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Open Enrollment - SET SEG/BCBS Employee Benefits
2019 Health Insurance Renewal (non-MESSA group benefits) will occur at Arnell on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 4 -
12 noon until 4:00 p.m., Leelanau Conference Room
Wednesday, December 5 -
12 noon until 4:00 p.m., Leelanau Conference Room
Employee packets and information will be available at that time. For those who opt out of medical coverage and take cash-in-lieu, please bring a copy of your insurance card. Please contact Shanna Janowiak with questions.
sjanowiak@tbaisd.org or 231.922.6215.
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Regional Directory of Schools
The 2018-19 Directory of Schools is now available online! Find it linked
HERE or on the TBAISD website under the Schools & Programs tab.
TBAISD Human Resources Directory
If you have questions about topics under the umbrella of Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Benefits and Retirement please refer to this
HR Support Contact List of individuals who can help you.
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Job Board
A critical shortage of teachers, teacher assistants and school support staff is being experienced throughout the TBAISD region and across the state of Michigan. Please help with outreach and awareness by sharing the TBAISD job opportunities
LINKED HERE with others in your circle. More opportunities throughout the region are also listed on the TBAISD website under
Employment.
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Educator Effectiveness Appeals
From September 1 – December 1, 2018 school districts can submit data appeals into the REP for inaccurate teacher evaluation data submitted for any of the past five years. Professional staff and administrators must ensure that the evaluation data reported to the REP are accurate. If you find that your evaluation data is inaccurate, please contact Renee Childers at
rchilders@tbaisd.org before December 1. Appealed data will appear in MOECS for teachers coded in an instructional role as soon as it is entered. What you need to do: For educators in instructional assignments – Log into MOECS account at
www.Michigan.gov/MOECS and check the accuracy of your evaluation data.
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Birthday Spotlight
See who celebrates a birthday in December.
LINK
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Dates to Remember -
LINK
to annual calendar
November/December
Nov. 20 - Transition Campus Talent Show
Dec. 4 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 24-Jan. 4 - No School, Holiday Break
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Classified Ads
Fundraiser:
Handcrafted leather earrings for sale. All proceeds support a local church mission. $8 a pair, $15 for two pairs. Delivered to your office mailbox. Go to
http://hideintheopen.com or contact Grant Wright,
gwright@tbaisd.org for more detail.
For Rent:
Three bed, two bath, one car garage ranch for rent. Available from January through June 2019. Furnished or unfurnished. $1100 a month. Right beside the Career-Tech Center. Contact Tom Lennox,
tlennox@tbaisd.org
Wanted:
Mini-trampolines, exercise bikes, treadmills, or other exercise equipment in good condition for several of our center-based and ASD classrooms. If you or anyone you know is trying to find a new home for these types of items and would be interested in donating, please contact Shelly Roots,
sroots@tbaisd.org
or Dori Gillings,
dgillings@tbaisd.org
For Sale:
Brand new w
omen’s medium royal blue TBAISD pullover and medium royal blue TBAISD polo shirt. $36 each. Contact Renee Childers,
rchilders@tbaisd.org
or 922-6212
Have something to list in the classified ads?
Send your item description, asking price and contact information to
hjewell@tbaisd.org
and it will appear in the next staff newsletter. Reaching over 500 readers every month!
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Michigan Senator visits CTC
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Dr. Ceglarek takes a moment to engage in a mini calculus lesson at the Manufacturing Technology Academy.
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Top:
Adult Community Experience (ACE) State Theatre volunteers;
Middle:
MDE visits the Career-Tech Center;
Bottom:
CTC agriscience greenhouse in full bloom.
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Trick or Treat with New Campus students and staff
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TBAISD| 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan | 231.922.6200 | www.tbaisd.org
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