TCAPS Board of Education
Viewing Board Meetings
Viewers can watch TCAPS Board of Education meetings and the following committee meetings (Curriculum, Executive, and Finance & Operations) live on TV190 or via livestream during the meeting or on demand at any time at livestream.com/tcapslive/board.
About the Board of Education
The TCAPS Board of Education is made up of seven members elected to four-year terms. The Board of Education meets twice per month and holds quarterly retreats. School board members also serve on Board of Education committees, attend local and regional meetings and host community dialogues.
2022 Board Members
To contact the school board:
Mail: TCAPS Tompkins Boardman Administrative Office
412 Webster Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Email: schoolboard@tcaps.net
Phone: 231-933-1725
Or individually by email at the addresses below:
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2022 Board Committees & Members
- Executive Committee
Members: President, Vice President, 1 rotating board member and Superintendent
- Curriculum Committee
Members: J. Ballenger, S. Kelly, E. Moon Mohr (Alternate: F. Humphreys)
- Finance/Operations Committee
Members: M. Anderson, F. Humphreys, A. Raymond (Alternate: S. Kelly)
- Round Table
Member: Rotating Board Member
- Reinstatement Committee
Members: S. Newman-Bale, TBD (Alternate: F. Humphreys)
- Nutrition and Wellness Committee
Member: TBD
- District Network
- Members: S. Newman-Bale (Alternate: F. Humphreys)
To contact the full school board: schoolboard@tcaps.net
Board & Committee Meeting Schedules
Board Schedules
Board & Committee Agendas, Minutes, Documents
Click on the links below to view agendas and minutes from the following board committees:
- Meetings of the Full Board
- Board Curriculum Committee
- Board Executive Committee **
- Board Finance/Operations Committee
- Board Legal Counsel Interview Committee
- Board Montessori Visioning Task Force
- Board Search Firm Interview Task Force
- Board Superintendent Task Force
- TBAISD/TCAPS Joint Board Finance Committee
- TC-TCAPS Collective Resource Committee
**Beginning April 2021, the Communications Committee, HR/Policy Committee, and the Board Agenda Review Committee merged to become the Board Executive Committee. Click on the following links to view past agendas and minutes of the Communications Committee and the HR-Policy Committee.
For More Information
Board agendas and minutes will be posted on the TCAPS website for the most recent 12 month period. For agendas or minutes dated beyond 12 months or for more information or questions, please contact Recording Secretary to the Board Stacey Hozak at 231.933.1725 or hozakst@tcaps.net.
Watch Board Meetings Live & On Demand
Monthly Board Office Hours
TCAPS Board of Education Monthly Office Hours
The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” in person on July 28, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Horizon Books, 243 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. The meetings will be located on the mezzanine level (second floor) of the bookstore. TCAPS Board office hours provide community members with the opportunity to talk to a school board trustee. This month, Board Trustee, Sue Kelly will be attending.
Board Policies & Guidelines
Public Hearing Notices
Special Meetings Notices
07-14-2021 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
04-10-2021 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
04-06-2021 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
11-18-2020 Revised Notice of Special School Board Meeting
11-18-2020 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
11-16-2020 Notice of Special School Board Meeting - CANCELLED
Notice of Special School Board Meetings, May 18, 19 and 20, 2020
02-17-20 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
10-30-19 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
10-17-19 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
10-11-19 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
12-19-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
Notice of Cancellation of 12-17-18 Special Meeting
12-17-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting - CANCELLED
08-27-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
03-24-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
03-20-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
03-10-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
03-06-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
01-06-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
01-04-18 Notice of Special School Board Meeting
Virtual Meeting Notices
03-10-2021: Updated TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board and Committee Meetings - March 2021
02-25-2021: TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board and Committee Meetings March 2021 & Public Comment Instructions
02-09-2021: Updated TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board and Committee Meeting February 2021 & Public Comment Instructions
01-29-2021: TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board and Committee Meeting February 2021 & Public Comment Instructions
12-23-2020: TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board and Committee Meeting January 2021 & Public Comment Instructions
12-8-2020: TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board and Committee Meetings December 9- December 21, 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
11-30-2020: Updated TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board & Committee Meetings November 18 - December 8, 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
11-20-2020: Updated TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board & Committee Meetings November 18-December 8, 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
11-17-2020: TCAPS Notice of Virtual Board & Committee Meetings November 18-December 8, 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
11-16-2020: TCAPS Notice of Virtual Special Board Meeting November 16, 2020 & Public Comment Instructions - CANCELLED
9-4-20: TCAPS Board of Education Virtual Meeting Notice for September 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
8-3-20: TCAPS Board of Education Virtual Meeting Notice for August 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
7-27-20 Notice of Special HR Policy Committee Meeting and Full Board Meeting
7-1-20: TCAPS Board of Education Virtual Meeting Notice for July 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
5-29-20: TCAPS Board of Education Virtual Meeting Notice for June 2020 & Public Comment Instructions
5-11-20: Notice of May 2020 Virtual School Board Meetings & Public Comment Instructions
5-11-20: Notice of May 15, 2020, Virtual Superintendent Candidate Community Forum & Public Question Submission Instructions
4-25-20 & 4-27-20 Notice of Virtual School Board Meeting & Public Comment Instructions
4-13-20 Notice of Virtual School Board Meeting & Public Comment Instructions
Meeting Location Notices
Public Hearing Notices
Budget Hearing Public Notice - 6-27-22
Sex Education Curriculum Public Hearing Notice- 06-27-22 & 07-18-22
Pre-Labor Day Start Waiver Public Hearing Notice - 04-12-2022
Sex Education Curriculum Public Hearing Notice - 9-7-21 & 9-13-21
Budget Hearing Public Notice - 6-28-21
Anti-Bullying Policy Public Hearing Notice - 5-10-2021
Sex Education Curriculum Public Hearing Notice - 4-8-21 & 4-12-21
6-22-19 Public Hearing Notice - Budget Hearing
06-24-19 Public Hearing Notice - Budget Hearing
Sex Education Curriculum Public Hearing Notice - 5-16-19 & 6-10-19
06-25-18 Public Hearing Notice - Budget Hearing
Sex Education Public Hearing Notice - 10-19-17 & 11-13-17
June 26, 2017, Public Hearing – Budget Hearing
Public Records Requests
Social Host Responsibility Month
April is Social Host Responsibility Month
At its March 14, 2022, Board of Education meeting, board members signed a proclamation stating April 2022 is Social Host Responsibility Month and calls upon all parents, citizens, homeowners and property owners to host gatherings responsibly and to take measures to eliminate access to alcohol to persons under the age of 21. Read the full proclamation.
Interested in Becoming A Board Member?
Interested in Becoming A Board Member?
The Role of a Board Member
Becoming a board member is a big responsibility that provides an important service to the community and its youth. As a board member, you will be asked to provide input and direction on a wide variety of issues including the district's educational programs, financial priorities and overall policymaking. Another key component of serving on a school board is community relations. School boards help build community understanding of and support for public education.
TCAPS Board Election Schedule
The Board of Education is responsible for:
- Envisioning the school district's educational direction and to set goals/strategies that will guide the district toward that vision.
- Hiring a superintendent to implement the board's policies and effectively manage the district to accomplish its goals.
- Monitoring/assessing the district's performance and to engage/inform the community.
- Advocating for students and public schools within the community, state and nation.
Board Member Training
With such great responsibilities, it's important for board members to recognize that there will be a lot to learn as they begin their new position, not only about the school district itself, but also about their role on the board. To assist individual board members navigate their new role and to help the school board function effectively as a whole, all board members are required to:
- Participate in TCAPS' school board orientation process under the guidance of experienced board members and the superintendent.
- Attend a workshop for new board members conducted by state and area school board associations (MASB).
- Review
TCAPS' board policies.
Board Member Resources
TCAPS Board Policies 0000 for Board Bylaws
TCAPS Board Standards of Practice Agreement
A School Board Member's Resource Guide: First Year Orientation
Provided by Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)MASB Candidate's Guide to School Board Elections
MASB Checklist for New Board Member Orientation
Open Meetings Act
Robert's Rules of Order Cheat Sheet
Robert's Rules of Order Quick Reference
TCAPS Statement on School Safety, Diversity and Inclusion
(as read at the Board of Education meeting on June 8, 2020)
On behalf of Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS), we would like to publicly reaffirm our commitment as a Board and school district to ensuring the safety and inclusion of EACH student and to valuing diversity within our institution. Under the Blueprint, the district’s strategic plan, one of TCAPS’ core values is to provide a learning environment that is grounded in a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for students. Furthermore, the Board’s Anti-Harassment Policy 5517.01 supports providing safe learning environments for all students by prohibiting harassment due to an individual’s race, ethnicity, religion or disability.
We know that children who attend public school have broader educational experiences, because on top of the opportunity to master academic concepts and skills, students also have a chance to meet and interact with people who are not like them and who come from different and diverse backgrounds. As an institution, we are committed to continuing to work tirelessly to provide safety and security for EACH of our students, as well as for our staff and families. We are also committed to creating welcoming school environments, to celebrating all that makes us unique and special as individuals, and to protecting each child’s right to a free and fair public education.