Dear Staff,
Each January, our school communities take a moment to call attention to and celebrate the contributions of our elected school board members. TBAISD benefits from the vast experience and expertise of our Board of Education members, who have dedicated more than 100 years of combined service to this organization. They are dedicated professionals, parents, and civic leaders who provide counsel, guidance and oversight of our school community. Join me in thanking TBAISD board members Rachael Birgy, Jim Carpenter, Joe Fisher, Bob McCall, Liz McKellar, Jim Scherrer, and Jason Tank.
Work on the TBAISD strategic plan continues to develop. Included here is a
summary report
of the findings and conclusions of 11 focus group sessions held in November. Highlighted are the tremendous assets of this organization as well as areas for potential growth. The
full Focus Group Report
provides data and information which will inform the next phase in our strategic planning process. A comprehensive needs assessment survey will be rolled out in early spring. The Focus Group Report, survey results, along with best practice, MDE requirements, and other pertinent data points will drive our long-range strategic plan.
This strategic planning process has been informative to my work as my first year with TBAISD unfolds. I am inspired by the feedback offered and am grateful for all the parents, students, school leaders, community leaders, and staff who participated in the process. Moving forward, updates will be posted on the
TBAISD website
. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions.
Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Liza Hardin
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Teacher Assistant
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Alec Ondrajka
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Teacher Assistant
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Carly Molenkamp
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Teacher Assistant
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Cary Walter
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Teacher Assistant
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Current Job Board
Please help with outreach and awareness by sharing the current TBAISD job opportunities
LINKED HERE
with others in your social circle. More opportunities throughout the region are also listed on the TBAISD website under
Employment
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Construction Trades Competition
Competition is heating up between TBAISD CTC Construction Trades and NMC Construction Technology students – all for the benefit of student scholarships. Check out the
local news feature story
and follow the progress on our
TBAISD Facebook
page.
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Film & New Media Program Earns 2019 Excellence in Practice Award
The CTC
Film and New Media Program
will be honored in Grand Rapids on January 28 by the Michigan Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education with the prestigious
2019 Excellence in Practice Award
. This is the fifth time the TBAISD Career-Tech Center has been a recipient of this highly competitive state award.
More...
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MTA Student/Parent Info Nights
Wednesday, February 13
Tuesday, February 26
Wednesday, March 13
Career-Tech Center is hosting student and parent information sessions for high school sophomores in the five-county northwestern Michigan region who may be interested in attending the
Manufacturing Technology Academy
program. The information sessions will feature explanations of the program’s curriculum, the application process, and a tour of the newly-built MTA wing. Each session is from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Career-Tech Center.
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IRS Mileage Rate Increase
Please note:
Beginning January 1, 2019 the IRS mileage rate increased to .58 cents per mile. Mileage reimbursement forms have been updated and are available on the TBAISD website.
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Community Event
2nd Annual Skate to See Event
Join in a FREE* fun family event on
Saturday, February 16
at 7:30 p.m., 4645 S. Lake Leelanau Drive, in Traverse City. Bring your own skates or borrow a pair on site. While you're there, experiment with simulation goggles to experience Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Snacks and giveaways are planned throughout the evening. This event is for all ages. For more information contact TBAISD teacher consultant Amy Trumbull at atrumbull@tbaisd.org.
*Donations to support the Foundation for Fighting Blindness are welcome.
Note: Alternate date of February 23 planned if weather is too warm.
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TBAISD Board of Education Links
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United Way Resources - Dial 211
Reach thousands of services with just one phone call. Simply dial 2-1-1 from any land-line, text 898211, or go to
www.hwmuw.org/211
to find out more.
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Birthday Spotlight
See who celebrates a birthday this February.
LINK
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Dates to Remember -
LINK
to annual calendar
January/February
January 18 - Half Day for SE Students
January 21 - Martin Luther King Day (Federal holiday)
February 5 - Board of Education Regular Meeting
February 5 & 6 - CTC 10th Grade Visits
February 13 - Spring Student Count Day
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Classified Ads
For Sale:
Monster Energy Drink dorm refrigerator and backpack, brand new, $200. Also Coca-Cola cornhole game, new in box, $65. Contact Dana Cort for more detail, dcort@tbaisd.org.
Have something to sell?
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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TBAISD| 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan | 231.922.6200 | www.tbaisd.org
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