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In this edition:
- New Employee Introduction
- CTC News
- Office of Retirement Services Meeting
- YouthWork Project of the Year
- YMCA Community Survey
- Stork News
- Spirit Pantry Update
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Dear TBAISD staff,
Amazingly, so many of our TBAISD staff throughout our organization have been engaged in the book study of Dr. Brene Brown’s work,
Dare to Lead
. Thank you to those who have been following the text and participating in discussion surrounding the concepts of leadership. “Daring leadership is ultimately about serving other people, not ourselves” (page 69). Staying true to those words, I am blown away by the countless examples of our staff demonstrating “daring leadership” in our classrooms, schools, centers, homes, and communities.
Dr. Brown reminds us that leaders must invest a reasonable amount of time attending to and
listening
to the individuals they serve in order to positively move an organization forward. To that end, I am grateful for our
SAIL Climate and Culture Committee
who have engaged in a number of strategies and activities to invite staff to meet and reflect on the wonderful happenings within our organization and suggest areas that we might improve.
One such activity is
Coffee with the Superintendent
. We have had three sessions to date, and I am grateful to those who have attended. Thank you for your candid comments and supportive remarks. It is clear, we have incredibly talented individuals who care deeply about the success of TBAISD and the students we serve. If you have not attended a session, consider one of the following dates:
- February 28, Administration Building, 3:00 p.m.
- March 5, Traverse Heights Elementary, 7:30 a.m.
- March 10, Oak Park Elementary, 7:15 a.m.
- March 17, New Campus School, 2:45 p.m.
If these sessions do not fit in your schedule, please reach out to me next time you see me in your building, or stop in and let’s talk if
you find yourself at the Arnell Administration building
!
In addition to TBAISD’s value of
Listening
, we also want to highlight the value of
Excellence
. Two of our many amazing programs recently received state and/or national recognition:
- CTC Information Technology Program
- Adult Community Experience YouthWork Corps
The
2020 MASB Michigan Best Program award
went to CTC instructor Colin O’Brien and students in the Information Technology program. The Corps Network named YouthWork Corps as one of four Projects of the Year and formally recognized Child & Family Services and our own Mimi Kinney, Transition Coordinator, and students last week in Washington D.C. We are so very proud of our staff and students for demonstrating
Excellence
in serving our community. Way to go!
Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
TBAISD Superintendent
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New Employee
Introduction
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Caitlin Johne-White
School Social Worker
Education:
Forest Area graduate, TBAISD Early College first cohort, leading to a Masters degree from Grand Valley State University.
Experience:
Therapist for Tattnall County Schools in Georgia.
Hobby/Interests:
Cats (Shushi & Sashimi), baking bread, and taking care of plants.
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Alaine Knysz
Teacher Assistant, Oak Park School
Education:
Wayne State University
Experience:
Occupational therapist at Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation Center
Hobby/Interests:
Outdoor recreation
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Zachary Shankland
Teacher Assistant, TC Central
Education:
Lake Superior State University
Interests:
Canoeing, skiing and sports
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Neal Beauchamp
Teacher Assistant, Life Skills Center
Education:
a graduate of Grand Valley State University, Natural Resources
Experience:
Grand Traverse YMCA and a substitute through WillSub.
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Find Out What's Happening at CTC
Read the latest CTC newsletter
HERE
Upcoming CTC events:
- TBA Early College information sessions
- MTA Parent/Student information nights
- National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony
- Merit Badge Tech
- 8th Grade Visitation
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Office of Retirement Services
Next Traverse City Meeting
ORS is conducting two different types of meetings this year. Pre-retirement Information Meetings (PRIMs) are for people who were hired since July 1, 2010 and are within 5 years of retirement. In addition, there will be meetings for new employees in the Pension Plus/Defined Contribution retirement plans.
Next session: April 9, 2020
Pension Plus/Defined Contribution - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
PRIM - 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: TBAISD Conference Center
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Community Needs Assessment
We are working with the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA to conduct a community needs assessment. We would like your input. To design services focused on the community, the Y would like to hear from the entire region, and we have agreed to distribute this survey to our constituents. Based on this community needs assessment, the Y, in partnership with others, will design and deliver new programs and services that address critical issues in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
This link
CLICK HERE
will take you to a short online survey. Survey responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. The assessment should take no more than five minutes to complete, and the results will be compiled into an executive summary that will be shared with our organization and others partnering with the Y in this effort.
Should you have any questions, please contact Ginny Bilacic at 231.346.4962 or by email at
ginny@gtbayymca.org
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Project of the Year
YouthWork Conservation Corps Partnership
Child and Family Services' (CFS) YouthWork Conservation Corps is one of four programs nationwide to be awarded the 2020 Project of the Year from The Corps Network in recognition of their unique partnership with Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBAISD). The Corps Network, the national association of Service and Conservation Corps, presents this prestigious award on an annual basis to Corps that have undertaken especially influential or innovative initiatives.
TBAISD transition coordinator Mimi Kinney works closely with CFS, TBAISD, and local district staff to identify students throughout the five-county region who may be eligible to participate in this project. The end goal aims to help young adults with cognitive impairments develop skills for life, social experiences and careers. Learn more:
YouthWork
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Students and team mentors work to support community projects.
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Award presentation in
Washington, DC.
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Jack Michael Gold
Born February 31, 2020
9 lbs. 8 .oz, 22.25" long to
Carrie Gold, Oak Park
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Cold & Flu Season
Help prevent the spread of germs
COVER
Cover your cough and sneeze
CLEAN
Frequently wash your hands with soap and warm water
CONTAIN
Contain your germs by staying home when you are sick
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Spirit Pantry Update
Thank you to all the donors who secretly drop of donations for the New Campus Spirit Pantry. The impact this project has made on our school families is significant and we owe a depth of gratitude to our colleagues and friends throughout TBAISD.
Items currently needed:
kids size socks (K-5th grade)
Kids pants/jeans (K-5th grade)
Family-sized apple sauce
Family-sized bags of raisins
Canned/packed fruit (in water or healthiest option)
Pasta (both noodles and family-size pasta sauces)
Canned tuna or canned chicken (low salt or in water)
We also take donations of frozen bread, vegetables, and fruit. Fresh produce can be kept in our pantry fridge, we just ask that these be donated directly to staff so we can ensure safe storage. Thanks for your ongoing generosity!
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PD Registration
If you need assistance with the new TBAISD Professional Development Learning Portal please contact the following individuals:
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General Education support:
231.922.6349
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Special Education support:
231.922.6229
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TBAISD Board of Education Links
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Birthday Spotlight
See who celebrates a birthday this
March
.
LINK
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Dates to Remember
February - March
(Link to full year
here
)
February 25 - MTA Parent/Student Information Night (
more info
)
February 27 - CTC National Technical Honor Society Induction
March 3 - Board of Education Meeting
March 5 - TBA Early College Information Night (
learn more
)
March 24 & 25 - CTC 8th Grade Visits
March 27-April 3 - Spring Recess
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Current Job Board
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.
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Classified Ads
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hjewell@tbaisd.org
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CTC senior Paige Stepke shares her career-tech experience as a dual enrolled student of the Graphic Design & Promotional Media program and the Teacher Academy with the TBAISD Board of Education.
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TBAISD Adult Community Experience (ACE) students join ISD team members Jay Barclay and Scott Schuh on the first Monday of each month for a men's group at the Brew.
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SAIL
Serving, Achieving, Inspiring, Learning
Our Vision:
Partnering to serve, learn, and lead to ensure every learner will have pathways to a meaningful life.
Our Mission:
Working together to develop learners with purpose, strong schools, and engaged communities.
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TBAISD| 1101 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan | 231.922.6200 | www.tbaisd.org
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