WELCOME BACK!

We acknowledge that many of you are anxious about what lies ahead and we want you to know we will do everything within our power to ensure your comfort and safety. Though we have little control over what phase of the MI Safe Start Plan our region is in, we will be ready to adapt and adjust according to the TBAISD Plan. Make no mistake: we care and love our students and staff. Working as a TBAISD team to serve our community will prove to be our greatest accomplishment. We can and will do this together! I can't wait to see you on Opening Day!

Respectfully,

Dr. Nick Ceglarek

Beginning the week of August 31, office staff are to report to their offices Monday through Friday. Any changes to this or accommodations of this expectation are to be approved by your supervisor. School office hours will begin September 2nd. As a reminder TBAISD office hours are 8-4:30.

All of these training segments are available through your Safe Schools account. If you have questions on how to access your account please contact Cassie Fasel at cfasel@tbaisd.org.  

Additionally, TBAISD nursing staff will be providing further COVID-19 General Training to our center-based programs and CTC this coming week. This can also be viewed by all other TBAISD employees as a means to provide an in-depth look at our protocols and guidelines. The additional general training segments include:

Optional training is available on Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Information Privacy Act (HIPAA). It is TBAISD's commitment to ensure the rights and privacy of our students and staff at all times. These optional videos will help you understand family and health privacy rights and how they apply to you and your work responsibilities if you are not familiar with these Acts.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) or American with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be found on the TBAISD staff intranet linked HERE. If you need more information or can’t find what you are looking for, please contact the Human Resources office.

For those of you who may be impacted by your child's school plan or need assistance in finding childcare, please contact the Great Start to Quality Resource Center for guidance on accessing childcare. 

Link to May Staff Recognition Newsletter

TBAISD Full Plan (also available at www.tbaisd.org)

Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District is planning to operate up to four Great Start Readiness Programs (GSRP) in the 2020-2021 school year to assist in filling the void in state funded preschool services in the Traverse City Area. This partnership between TBAISD and TCAPS continues high quality classroom instruction and support to students and families within Grand Traverse County. We are excited about this endeavor and looking forward to continued collaboration with our stakeholders and partners from around the region. To learn more about programming and eligibility, families may complete the initial application at www.nmcaa.net under “Child Development.”

TBAISD screening process (This can be done up to one hour ahead of your arrival to your work site.)

Get Answers to general TBAISD staff questions - TBAISDstaffConnect@tbaisd.org

Technology Support -

Teacher, Parent & Student Resources - Remote Learning Toolkit

Educator Effectiveness - Ratings Data Appeals Information

Under Michigan Compiled Laws (MCLs)380.1531j and 380.1531k, specific educator effectiveness ratings are required for certificate progressions. To ensure accurate reporting, the annual educator effectiveness ratings data appeals window will be open from September 1 to December 1, 2020. This will allow authorized personnel from intermediate school districts (ISDs) and local education agencies (LEAs), which include both traditional public schools and public school academies, to update inaccurate ratings from the five most recent years in the registry of educational personnel (REP). Educators should ensure educator evaluation labels are reflected accurately in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS).

Your health is important and TBAISD has worked to establish several resources to help keep our staff connected to people and information that can support social-emotional health and wellbeing including:

Visit the TBAISD Health and Wellness web page on the Staff Intranet to learn more.

Students, staff and families are eligible to receive educational pricing on technology devices offered by Presido, Inacomp and SEHI. Offered through REMC Save employee purchasing, the special bid pricing is available through September 2020. Learn more here.

Join Zoom Meeting no later than 8:00 a.m.

CAUGHT YOU DOING GOOD! This summer Kristine Roush and Jim Laurent had heard about a Mancelona family in need and came to the rescue. The new ramp made the home accessible and helped this family reunite. Well done!

2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. 68,000 miles! Great condition, clean Carfax, no damage or accidents, Florida car. Stow N Go seating, Bluetooth, cruise, dual heat/AC, luggage rack, power sliders and tailgate, power seat, good tires. $13,750. Call Julie Diola 231-342-8046.

Please help with outreach and awareness by sharing the current TBAISD job opportunities with others in your social circle. All current job openings are listed on the TBAISD website under Employment. Just Click Here and find "Available Jobs" listed on the right side of the page.