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In this edition:
- New Employee Introduction
- Technology Tips
- New CTC website
- Adult Education Winter Session
- Job Postings
- Classified Ads
- Dates to Remember
- Mileage Rate Change
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Dear TBAISD staff,
Happy New Year! As a mathematician, please allow me to share some numbers with you:
50,000,000 ~ 1,500,000 ~ 24,000 ~ 4,200 ~ 112 ~ 7
Last week, I traveled to Washington D.C. as part of a national organization with The School Superintendents Association (AASA) governing board advocating for 50,000,000 public school children and the institutions they attend. It was fitting to travel to D.C. in January to highlight the contributions of so many individuals who make a significant and positive impact in the lives of students and schools. Discussing policy, the value, and importance of the teaching profession, and fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), were just a few of the important topics discussed with those on “the Hill”.
In January, we recognize the 4,200 Michigan School Board members who represent the 1.5 million public school children educated in our public schools during School Board Recognition Month. Regionally, we have
112 dedicated community members
elected to our local Boards of Education serving 24,000 public school children. Working with our educators, board members are entrusted to set policy and ensure fiscal responsibility. At TBAISD, we are fortunate to have seven dedicated individuals who give their time and talent to assist in setting our long-range strategic plan (
SAIL
) and support our staff in striving to meet our vision: Partnering to Serve, Learn and Lead to ensure every learner will have pathways to a meaningful life.
Highly effective Boards of Education help set a vision and empower staff to fully execute the said vision. Joe Fisher, Jim Scherrer, Liz McKellar, Rachael Birgy, Jim Carpenter, Jason Tank, and Nicki Brown serve our 24,000 students, 16 local districts, and nearly 600 TBAISD staff members with dedication and commitment which is greatly valued and appreciated. During this month, and every month, please join me in thanking them for a job well done, and for their combined 89 years of service to TBAISD!
As a way to say thank you and to highlight one of TBAISD core values, two amazingly talented students performed at the January Board meeting. Singer, Peter Leatz and percussionist, James Hardesty, performed and exemplified EXCELLENCE. If you were not able to attend the meeting, these performances can be viewed on the
January Board of Education Meeting video
. Thank you Peter and James!
Respectfully,
Nick Ceglarek, Ed.D.
TBAISD Superintendent
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THANK YOU TBAISD BOARD OF EDUCATION!
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New Employee
Introduction
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Tracy Glider
Teacher for EI, Kingsley Elementary
Education:
Bachelors degree from California State University.
Experience:
Special Education teacher for Morena Valley Unified School in California for 14 years.
Hobby/Interests:
Loves boating, sailing, karaoke and playing games with friends and family.
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Austin Tondu
Welding Parapro, CTC
Experience:
Laser operator and welding/finishing at Great Lakes Stainless
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Johanna (Jojo) Gillespie
Early Childhood Education Parapro, CTC
Education:
Bellaire High School graduate, TBAISD Teacher Academy, NMC Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
Experience:
Early childhood teacher with Munson Healthcare
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Andrew Smith
Accountant, Arnell Business Office
Education:
Michigan State University and American Military University
Experience:
US Air Force signals analyst and an English teacher in Thailand with TMS Global.
Interests:
Cycling and roasted coffee
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Lisa Hankins
Accountant, Arnell Business Office
Education:
Mancelona High School graduate and class valedictorian, TBAISD CTC Business Careers, Associates Degree - NMC Business Accounting.
Experience:
Shipping clerk with Antrim Machine Products in Mancelona.
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Website Update
Visit the
NEW Career-Tech Center WEBSITE
and share it with others! In the weeks ahead, hundreds of students will be touring the center to consider enrolling for the 2020-21 school year. Please help spread the word about this improved resource by mentioning the CTC website in conversation with friends, colleagues and school administrators in the months ahead! Click on the link above or simply go to
www.tbaisd.org
and click on the Career-Tech Center tab.
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Adult Career & Technical Education
Skills Up North is an adult career training program developed through a collaborative partnership between TBAISD Career-Tech Center, Northwest Michigan Works! Adult Education and local businesses as an effort to help adults earn a high school diploma or equivalency degree and gain specific technical skills that are sought by area employers.
Winter session begins January 21.
Training options: Construction Trades & Automotive Technology
This program is designed to help individuals experience success in a dedicated career pathway and overcome barriers that get in the way of achieving advancement to higher wage employment.
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IRS Mileage Rate Decrease
Please note:
Beginning January 1, 2020 the IRS mileage rate decreased from .58 cents to 57.5 cents per mile. Mileage reimbursement forms have been updated and are available on the TBAISD staff intranet website.
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IRS Changes Federal W-4
The IRS redesigned the W-4 (Employee Withholding Certificate) for the 2020 calendar year. There is no requirement to submit a new form, but anyone who wishes to make changes to their withholding will be required to use the new form. Please contact TBAISD payroll manager
Tina Martinek
with further questions.
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Gmail Tip of the Month
Below you will find linked resources that will be helpful in understanding TBAISD's transition to Gmail.
- Create rules in Gmail to filter email messages to specific folders or categories in your inbox. How to link.
As the Technology Services Team works to continuously improve our services and support to TBAISD staff we have started including a link to a survey with each support ticket that is closed. You can also access the survey to provide feedback from the staff intranet on the Technology Services Forms & Resources page. Thank you in advance for your time in completing the survey and helping our team improve.
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The TBAISD Help Desk continues to update information to extend your knowledge about Google Drive in shared drive links below. Learn more about using Google Drive tools.
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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 February.
LINK
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Dates to Remember
January - February
(Link to full year
here
)
January 22 - MTA Parent/Student Information Night (
more info
)
February 4-5 - 10th Grade Visits at CTC
February 4 - Board of Education Meeting, Arnell Administration Building
February 12 - Student Count Day
February 12 - MTA Parent/Student Information Night (
more info
)
February 27 - CTC National Technical Honor Society Induction
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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. All current job openings are listed on the TBAISD website under
Employment.
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Classified Ads
For Rent:
Short-term rental available. Furnished three bedroom ranch available near CTC for the months of March, April, and May. Basement, 1-car garage, $1100 a month. Contact Tom Lennox 269-838-8264 or
tlennox85@gmail.com
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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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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