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Check It Out
Recognition
Staff: Years of Service & Retirees
Student: CTC Film & New Media
Welcome New Employees
Katie Graham
Tracy Huhn
Health & Wellness
Eating for Healthy Skin
MTSS
Supports for All Students
Technology Matters
New Upgrades and Innovations
Paperworks Studio
Mother’s Day Cards
Inside Story
Shawn Heath, Tech Services
A newsletter for and about the staff of the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District
Start your day
by attending the
Staff
Appreciation
Breakfast
Tuesday, May 7
7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
CTC’s
World Class Café
Our Vision: To be the BEST educational system in the world.
Our Mission: Leading Lifetime Learning
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10!
Celebration and Recognition
April 26, 2013
My daughter plays high school softball and due to this unusual
spring weather, fifteen games have been cancelled or postponed. It
is hard to believe we still have snow on the ground and next week
is May. We can guarantee this, warmer weather is coming!
TBAISD lost a dedicated servant and long time friend this past week.
Harry Voice served as one of our Board members for 52 years, dating
back before the days we were known as an intermediate school district.
Harry was passionate about our region, the services we provide, and
student success. He will be greatly missed. Harry was 81 years old and is
survived by his wife Marie, two sons, and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
The prestigious MEA Outstanding Person in Education (OPIE) awards
ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 2, at the Traverse City Park
Place Dome. This year Sally Witkop and Chris Korbel are being recognized
by TBAISD members. Sally and Chris exemplify the kind of educators we
have at TBAISD. Both are passionate about student achievement and are
extremely dedicated to this organization. I warmly congratulate these two
outstanding educators!
Governor Snyder recently hosted the annual forum on education in
Lansing. While I was not able to attend, I did follow the day's events during
my nightly reading and was concerned to hear the Governor feels the
educational system in Michigan is failing. I am extremely passionate about
what we do for young people, our region and Michigan. His comments
centered on creating more career opportunities and experiences for students.
I believe TBAISD leads the state in this area, across all departments, and we
sent information to the Governor highlighting the depth of our programs. In
speaking with the Governor's office on Wednesday, to discuss the successful
programs we have developed, I was asked to attend the Governor's speech
to the Traverse City Economic Club on Friday (today). The Governor is very
interested in robotics and was told our TBAISD Manufacturing Technology
Academy's FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
and Technology) team exemplifies teaching and learning in the new
global economy. The Governor receives a small honorarium for speaking
engagements and donates the funds to charity. For this event, he will
make the donation to our CTC Manufacturing Technology Academy FIRST
Robotics team! This is a tribute to TBAISD and our entire region!
The month of May is upon us. We near the end of another successful
school year. In the next two weeks, we will determine the official last day of
school for TBAISD after experiencing 10.5 snow days this year. We await
pending legislation on the issue and need to observe what our local school
districts decide. Please enjoy the month and the many
celebrations that go along with it. As always, thank you
for your dedication to our students, organization, and the
Traverse Bay region.
2013 Excellence in Practice Award
CTC Teacher Academy
Michael J. Hill,
Superintendent

Reflect Over the Years
We are fortunate to have such a dedicated staff,
reaching out to our community in so many different
ways. On Tuesday, May 14, we honor those
individuals who are concluding this chapter of their
lives with a combined 247 years of service! We
also recognize over 64 others that continue to lead
our region to great heights in education through
their continued service. Join in this celebration; mix
with your colleagues, shake hands with those you
admire, take this moment to hear what others have
accomplished, and reflect upon the past, present
and future of the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate
School District. Make your reservation with Renee
Childers, ext. 26212 or email rchilders@tbaisd.org.
We’ll see you at Recognition Night!
Retirees:
Sandie Bull, 12 years
David Clark – 33 years
Lorna Coe – 10 years
Dr. Marie Connors-Gilmore 10 years
Connie Eckenrode, 26 years
Doris Gilbert, 16 years
Ronald Gray – 6 years
Chuck Mueller, 22 years
Ann Norris – 36 years
Anne Peele – 29 years
Patricia VanKersen – 12 years
Sally Witkop – 35 years
247 total years
35 Years of Service:
Sandy Ullenbruch
Sally Witkop
30 Years of Service
Barb Moran
25 Years of Service
Larry Axtell
Charlie Coy
Tammie Kitzmiller
Ben Laird
Diana Longton
20 Years of Service
Susan Broad
Julie Cordano
Christine Maki
Mike Wilde
15 Years of Service
Kat Antrim
Jim Corr
Leeann Fountain
Maria Galnares
Michelle Gleason
Donna Morrison
Doug Olson
5 Years of Service
Rasa Baker
Hollie Bittenbender
Jonna Brown
Autumn Crumb
Ashley Davis
Ryan Dewey
Tina Frollo
Julie Gordon
Kathleen Gray
Lisa Hoffman
Shanna Janowiak
Debra Kuhn
Jon Hall
Julie LaHaye
Welcome to TBAISD
Don Robinson
John Sandula
Mimi Spaulding
Cynthia Stemple
Tim Wheatley
Karen Yowell
10 Years of Service
John Anderson Hollianne McHugh
Lisa Burtt
Lori McMullen
Lorna Coe Bruce Rupert
Becky Elmer Tina Schelich
Lori Kelley Rena Spencer
Emily Krause Kathy Stewart
Chaesa MacWilliams
Ashley Lane
Amy Maas
Ryan Maas
Mary McGonegle
Joshua Runberg
Molly Schichtel
Catherine Schulte-Abate
Sandy Shearer
Erin Smyth
Jennifer Stairs
Matt Szatkiewicz
Sandra Thenikl
Katie Graham
Secretary,
Instructional Services
Tracy Huhn
Teacher Assistant,
Behavior Specialist
Deptartment

TECHNOLOGY
M AT T E R S
Innovations and Upgrades
TBAISD will upgrade the phone system this summer.
While basic functionality will not change, many
features will be enhanced including call and voicemail
notifications and forwarding options. Click the link
below to see a picture of the new standard handset.
http://www.shoretel.com/products/ip_phones/ShoreTel_IP_Phone_230.html
In addition to the phone system changes we will be
migrating to a fax server for electronic fax distribution.
The process for sending a fax will be similar to current
procedures for printing documents.
Past Technology Matters topics:
Printing from an iPad - Now possible within the
TBAISD wireless network. To print simply hit the reply
arrow and locate the printer you wish to utilize. If you
don’t find a printer in your vicinity, just complete a
service request and one will be added.
Follow us on Twitter - Tech Services have gone social.
https://twitter.com/TBAISDTechServ
SAVE your work! - Don't forget to save all files to
your H drive.
Zero Tolerance of Child Abuse
3rd Annual
Zero Tolerance Event
Sunday | April 28 | 1-4 p.m.
State Theatre | Traverse City
Join Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center
in observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The event begins with a short program followed by
a march to end child abuse parade ending at the
Traverse City Open Space with a carnival celebration.
Family friendly event activities include games, prizes,
child safety identification, pie eating contest and more!
For your FREE ticket call the State Theatre at (231) 947-
3446 or stop by the box office.
Student Recognition
Career-Tech Center Students Honored at
Michigan Student Film & Video Festival
The Career-Tech Center Film and New Media program
has three area high school students who have
been selected as award recipients by Digital Arts, Film
& Television (DAFT), an educational organization that
promotes media literacy and creative use of film and
video.
Best of Show Award
Cody Stowe, senior
Honors Award
Arianna Wasserman, senior
Excellence Award
Curtis Pickford, senior
TC Central High School
TC Central High School
Kalkaska High School
The students will travel to the Detroit Institute of the
Arts on April 27 for awards presentation and to attend
DAFT’s 45th Annual Michigan Student Film & Video
Festival. As one of the Best of Show award recipients,
Cody Stowe is eligible for a $15,000 Scripps Howard
scholarship, and is one of only three finalists eligible
for a $10,000 Motion Picture Institute scholarship.
His animated film entitled Bioneers to the Rescue was
one of 240 entries, with 33 selected for Best of Show
awards. Cody’s film can be viewed at
http://youtu.be/dHU9I2nGz3s
Arianna Wasserman will be honored for her
experimental film Cheshire Boy, and Curtis Pickford’s
submission was a documentary entitled We’re On Our
W…
Career-Tech Center instructor Scott Tompkins
congratulates his students, “These talented students
thirst for storytelling, and their passion shows.” He
continues, “I am proud to guide the students in this
exciting educational program.” The film and new media
program is in its second year of existence at CTC,
attracting regional students with an interest in film,
video, and audio production. In addition to classroom
instruction, students are assigned field placements in
local television studios, film and video production
studios, web design studios, sound mixing/production
facilities, non-profit organizations, or screenwriting
groups.
DAFT was awarded the 2006 Governor’s Award for
Arts and Culture in pursuit of its mission to promote
media literacy through creative use of film and video.
The organization’s Michigan Student Film & Video
Festival is the oldest festival in the nation providing
public recognition for the work of students in
kindergarten through 12th grade.

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TBAISD
Health
Wellness
Eat Your Way to Better Skin
Excerpt from Prevention Magazine, November 2012
Enjoy these three easy food fixes and you’ll have
your most beautiful complexion ever.
Power up with probiotics
The best way is to take a probiotic supplement
(available at most health food stores) or consume
fermented foods such as kefir, yogurt, buttermilk,
miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut.
Sprinkle on super seeds
The healthy fats known as omega-3s are like
manna from heaven. They are anti-inflammatory and
moisturize the skin. Salmon, sardines, and mackerel
are omega-3 powerhouses. For those who prefer
not to eat fish, flaxseed, and chia seeds offer great
alternatives.
Pick up Purple produce
One of the best ways to neutralize free radicals,
molecules w/unpaired electrons, is eating foods that
pack an antioxidant punch such as berries, beans
and leafy greens. Purple potatoes, purple cabbage,
purple cauliflower, raspberries and blueberries are
all rich in anthocyanins that also helps improve
circulation to form new cells, collagen, and elasatin.
Healthy Recipes
New this week on the health & wellness website:
Chai and other Indian teas
Click the link to go to the Health & Wellness website:
https://spweb.tbaisd.k12.mi.us/sites/home/healthandwellness/default.aspx
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The Inside Story
Shawn Heath
Technology Services
Technician
Many of us fondly (or not)
remember childhood years
of musical instruction and
countless hours of practice.
And yet, when asked to
play something, a shoddy
version of chopsticks is our
crowning glory. And then there’s Shawn Heath. He
thumbed his nose at formal lessons and taught himself
to play the guitar at the age of 17 with only the help
of a how-to magazine. He’s right up there with Jimi
Hendrix and David Bowie who were self-taught too.
Shawn keeps a slightly lower profile than his musical
peers, though.
By day, Shawn is a tech maestro in the TBAISD
Technology Services department. But in his free time
he switches from computer
wizard to guitar genius.
Weekends are when he
dusts off the old Fender®
Stratocaster and plays with
his jazz group, Hot Club
Trio at weddings, parties
and other special events.
The band is a preferred
vendor at Castle Farms in
Charlevoix, which means
that come summertime
Shawn is one busy guy.
In his younger years,
he was a member of
three different rock bands
including one named The Manager’s Club in honor
of its members all serving as Hungry Howie’s Pizza
store managers in the Alpena area… I’d like to place
an order for a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza
with a side order of rock-and-roll, please. While
flavored crust pizza fueled his talent, Shawn also drew
inspiration from his favorite performers Led Zeppelin,
Soundgarden, and Tom Petty.
As they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Shawn’s 12-year-old daughter is now learning from
her dad’s musical talent and enthusiasm. She plays
clarinet in her middle school band and was recently
awarded a scholarship to attend the acclaimed Blue
Lake Fine Arts Camp in western Michigan. TBAISD is
fortunate to have an employee with Shawn’s technical
skills along with his flair for entertaining.
The “Inside Story” is a feature column to showcase staff members
who have extraordinary hobbies in addition to their dedicated work
at TBAISD. If you or an employee that you know would like to share
an Inside Story, please forward your suggestions to Heather Jewell at
hjewell@tbaisd.org for further investigation and the results may be
shared in future editions of the Check It Out.

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UnClassified
Seeking Local Rental: TBAISD employee looking
for a quiet, non-smoking environment, 2 bedroom
house/townhouse to rent in the TC area for 16-month
lease. Please respond via email to: skybluestars2@
gmail.com.
Seeking Local Rental: Small, close to town rental
needed for long-term. Dog friendly. Can provide
excellent references. Please call Patz 649-1444.
Seeking Local Rental: 2 bedroom, non-smoking
rental within the Traverse City school district willing
to accept a well behaved golden retriever. Contact
Kim at klowder@tbaisd.org.
Volunteers Needed - Teams and individuals needed
for two-hour volunteer shifts in the kids games area
during the 2013 NMC BBQ on Sunday, May 19.
Contact Heather Jewell at 231-463-0489.
Services - Need a garden coach? It’s not too early
to start thinking about spring! Many people love to
garden but may lack the self confidence or knowledge
to get the job done. I can lend support, expertise and
encouragement to build the garden and gardener up.
One-time or on-going jobs are welcome. Reasonable
rates by the hour or project. Please email Colleen
Tennant at tennantcolleen@gmail.com.
The Art & Science of Effective
Leadership and Teaching
On April 25, administrators, teachers and itinerant
staff participated in the first of a series of professional
development opportunities focused on Dr. Robert
Marzano’s research in the art & science of effective
leadership and teaching. In the next issue of our
Check It Out newsletter learn more about the Marzano
Framework and its impact on teaching and student
success.
Employee Childcare Services
Due to high levels of interest in the employee
childcare preschool program, Oak Park Elementary
School will add a second quality preschool classroom
for the 2013-14 school year. TBAISD and TCAPS
employees with children between the age of 33
months and five years are eligible for enrollment. This
offering will only be available to those interested in
a five full days per week preschool schedule. This is
an exclusive opportunity for our staff members and
is offered at a discounted rate of $100 per week.
Openings are still available. Enrollment is limited, so
act fast. Call 933-1759 for more information.
On March 20, families gathered at the 2nd annual Family
Engineering Night hosted at the Career-Tech Center.
Fall Flu Clinics
Flu shot clinics are scheduled forthe 2013-14 school
year. Please register through the TBAISD professional
development online registration at www.tbaisd.org.
Vaccines are ordered according to the number of
people who register. Only those who register will be
able to get the flu shot at these clinics. The cost is $11.
Checks are to be made out to TBAISD and will be
collected on the day of the clinic.
NOTE: Register by September 13 to ensure enough
vaccines are ordered. Clinic dates are:
Friday, October 4, 2013
CTC Learning Center, 7 - 10 a.m.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Arnell Administration Building, 1 - 4 p.m.
Dates to Remember
May 7
May 14
June 5
TBAISD Annual Appreciation Breakfast
Hosted at TBAISD Career-Tech Center
TBAISD Annual Recognition Night
5:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center
Outstanding Educator Award Celebration
Hosted at the City Opera House
6:00 p.m. Social, 7:00 p.m. Ceremony

Supporting Regional Implementation of
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
This school year the TBAISD MTSS implementation
team worked to create an implementation plan that
supports Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
implementation at the district level within our
region. MTSS is an integrated, multi-tiered system of
instruction, assessment, and intervention designed
to meet the achievement and behavioral needs of
all learners (MDE, 2011). In a Multi-tiered System
of Support, three tiers of instruction are typically
implemented to address the needs of
the student population in the areas of
academics and behavior. This threetiered
approach allows for delivery of
high-quality, consistent curriculum to all
students and ensures early intervention
for those who are behind.
The TBAISD MTSS team developed
a regional plan to support district
level MTSS implementation across
our region. Marianne Swank, TBAISD
MTSS facilitator, is charged with
operationalizing the plan and structures that need
to be in place for successful implementation. The
implementation team includes: Marianne Swank, Leigh
Kennedy, Dave Clark, Jennifer Morgenstern, Kate Arvo,
Paul Bauer, Tina Frollo, Carrie VanLandschoot and
Amy Branco. The MTSS implementation support plan
includes goals for supporting MTSS implementation
efforts, development of internal (TBAISD) capacity,
development of external LEA capacity, determining
district readiness, selection of district(s), and
differentiating building supports.
The Implementation Science (NIRN) shows it
takes 3-5 years for large-scale rollout focusing on
organizational structures, leadership, training, and
coaching. There are 3 stages of implementation:
• Should we do it? (Explore/installation)
• Work to do it right! (Initial/Full Implementation)
• Work do to it better!’ (Innovation/Sustainability)
It is our goal that 82% of TBAISD Districts will
implement MTSS within these three stages by 2017.
MTSS is an integrated,
multi-tiered system of
instruction, assessment,
and intervention
designed to meet
the achievement and
behavioral needs of all
learners (MDE, 2011).
Internally, we are providing coaching and MTSS
professional development to support initial district
implementation.
As we plan for partnering with districts, those that
have already been a part of MiBLSi may have many
of the resources & components in place within their
MiBLSi building, potentially considering district level
MTSS implementation. In addition to MiBLSi districts,
those that have no experience with MiBLSi, but have
worked collaboratively with TBAISD
around their School Improvement Plan
(SIP) process, may be approached to
determine how MTSS implementation
may support their SIP goals. For all
districts, data will be collected through
School Process Rubric 40 (SPR 40).
Particular consideration will be given to
the following SPR 40 key indicators:
• Leadership
• Data
• Information management
• Professional learning
This spring, TBAISD cabinet members and the
MTSS facilitator will meet with leaders of prospective
partnering districts to determine MTSS need, fit with
current initiatives, resources, readiness, and capacity
to implement. As we look forward, districts partnering
for MTSS implementation will have a district-level
MTSS implementation team that will attend regional
MTSS professional development and receive coaching
support, creating district rollout plans targeted to
support their SIP and student needs.
The MTSS implementation team is dedicated
to supporting regional MTSS implementation and
sustainability practices for ours own organization, as
well as for the LEAs we serve. If you have questions or
would like further information, please contact
Marianne Swank, TBAISD Multi-tiered System of
Supports Facilitator at mswank@tbaisd.org or call
231-922-6242.
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B I R T H D A Y S
Wednesday 1
Gary Scarcia, Custodian, Admin
Thursday 2
Joel Carpenter, Math Instructor, CTC
Sandra Chavalia, Parapro-Business Careers, CTC
Saturday 4
Sara McDonald, TA AI, Oak Park
Sunday 5
Shelle Dirkse, Occupational Therapist, Admin
Monday 6
Amy Branco, Teacher Consultant LD, Admin East
Audrey Strait,CI Teacher, Central Grade
Tuesday 7
Britney Kellett, TA AI, Oak Park
Ken Roehling, Education Specialist, MI Works!
Wednesday 8
Kristin Dail, Occupational Therapist, Admin
John Sandula, Career Education Specialist, AWC
National School Nurse Day –
May 8, 2013 – Healthy children learn
better…school nurses make it happen.
Thursday 9
Mary Aldridge, Director SE, New Campus
Kim Urbanski, Director SE, Admin East
Friday10
Corinna Dewey, Speech Pathologist, Elk Rapids
Saturday 11
Cindee Atkinson, Parapro-Culinary Arts, CTC
Doug Olson, Lead Technician, Admin
Sunday12
Lisa Kleppler, EI Teacher, New Campus
Monday 13
Pam Pollard, TA PPI/ SXI, Traverse Hgts.
Thursday 16
Janet Ruggles, Speech Pathologist, Admin
Saturday18
Joanne Kostrzewa, Secretary-Medicaid, Admin
Monday 20
Mike Hill, Superintendent, Admin
Pat Lamb, Principal/Director, CTC
Donna Morrison, Early On/Part H Coord, Admin East
Mother’s Day Cards
Paperworks Studio now
features specially selected
Mother's Day cards designed
by CTC Visual Imaging
Technology students Rachel
McDaniel and Amanda
Collins. Proceeds from all Mother's Day designs will
benefit Special Olympics Area 2 athletes. Buy at local
retailers or online today!
May
Tuesday 21
Teresa Drews, TA SXI, AWC
Thursday 23
Scott Jongekrijg, AI Teacher, TC East Middle
Marcia Limbocker, Placement Services Tech, CTC
Jennifer Morgenstern, Teacher Consultant MI, Admin E
Friday 24
Sandy Ullenbruch, Occ. Therapist, Traverse Hgts.
Saturday 25
Gerald Sapak, Coordinator Medicaid, Admin
Sunday 26
Sandra Beyer, Occupational Therapist, Admin
Chaesa MacWilliams, Teacher Consult. VI, VI Portable
Beverly Mills, Parapro-Agriscience/Nat Res, CTC
Monday 27
Lynn Baumann, CI Teacher, AWC
Melanie Zinger, Early Childhood Ed Teacher, CTC
Tuesday 28
Ann Collins, TA CI, AWC
Wednesday 29
Sarah Demoulpied, EI Teacher, TC Silver Lake
Julie Rittenhouse, School Social Worker, Admin East
Susan Schultz, Adult Ed Instructor-ELL, MI Works!
Thursday 30
Sylvia Stroh, TA CI, AWC
Friday 31
Debra Risk, TA CI, Adult Community Experience
Erin Smyth, AI Teacher, TC West Senior High
Let’s all do the
Barbecue!
The NMC BBQ has been a community tradition
since 1951 and continues to draw families and friends
from the region to explore the NMC campus, enjoy
live entertainment, childrens’ activities, classroom
displays and the famous juicy buffalo burger meal.
JOIN THE FUN Sunday, May 19, between 11 a.m. and
5 p.m.
Order your BBQ tickets TODAY by contacting
online at www.nmc.edu/bbq. Advance ticket price is
$6 per person. Tickets increase to $8 the day of the
event. Proceeds of the BBQ go toward special NMC
projects that enhance the learning environment for
NMC students. SEE YOU AT THE BBQ!