TCAPS Board of Education

Viewing Board Meetings

Viewers can watch TCAPS Board of Education meetings and committee meetings live at www.tcaps.net/board. Previous meetings can be viewed on demand at www.tcaps.net/board-archives.

View Archived Board Meetings

To request archived board meeting recordings prior to 2023, please complete a Google FormsTCAPS Archived Board Meeting Request Form. Please submit one form per request. You will have the option to submit another form after each completed request.

TCAPS Board of Education Meeting Packet Request

To be added to the email distribution list for the TCAPS Board Meeting Packets, please complete a Google FormsTCAPS Board of Education Meeting Packet Request. Upon being added, you will be kept on the distribution list until you request to be removed by email to the Board Recording Secretary.


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 once or 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.

Contact the Board of Education

Mail:     TCAPS Administration at Glenn Loomis
              1009 S. Oak Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Email:   schoolboard@tcaps.net
Phone:  231.933.1725


Board of Education


  • Executive Committee
    Members: President, Vice President, one rotating board member and Superintendent
  • Curriculum Committee
    Members: Bageris, Ballenger, and Pack (Alternate: Schmidt)
  • Finance/Operations Committee
    Members: Hardy, Moon Mohr and Schmidt (Alternate: Pack)
  • Round Table
    Member: Rotating Board Member
  • Reinstatement Committee
    Members: Board President and Curriculum Committee Chairperson (Alternate: Board Vice President)
  • Superintendent/Board of Education Student Advisory Council
    Member: Rotating Board Member


To contact the full school board: schoolboard@tcaps.net

Board and Committee Meeting Schedules


Click on the links below to view agendas and minutes from the following board committees:

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 Tammy Brunan, Board Recording Secretary at 231.933.1725 or brunanta@tcaps.net.

TCAPS Board of Education Monthly Office Hours 

The Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education will host its next monthly “office hours” at the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) in the McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Avenue, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. TCAPS Board office hours provide community members with the opportunity to talk to a school board trustee. This month, Trustee Ballener is scheduled to attend. 



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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 External LinkTCAPS' board policies.

Board Member Resources

Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation of the District’s
2024/25 Retirees

At its May 12, 2025, Board of Education meeting, board members adopted a resolution recognizing and appreciating the services of the employees departing the district and wished them well in all future endeavors, and further.
PDF DocumentRead the Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation

Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Awareness Resolution

At its May 12, 2025, Board of Education meeting, board members adopted a resolution for teen pregnancy prevention and awareness.
PDF DocumentRead the Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Awareness Resolution

April is Social Host Responsibility Month

At its April 14, 2025, Board of Education meeting, board members adopted a resolution stating April 2025 is Social Host Responsibility Month. The resolution calls upon all parents, family members, citizens, homeowners, and property owners to host gatherings responsibly and take measures to eliminate access to alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug products to persons under the age of 21. PDF DocumentRead the full resolution.

Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation of the District’s
2023/24 Retirees

At its May 13, 2024, Board of Education meeting, board members adopted a resolution recognizing and appreciating the services of the employees departing the district and wished them well in all future endeavors, and further.
PDF DocumentRead the Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation

Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Awareness Resolution

At its May 13, 2024, Board of Education meeting, board members adopted a resolution for teen pregnancy prevention and awareness.
PDF DocumentRead the Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Awareness Resolution

April is Social Host Responsibility Month

At its April 8, 2024, Board of Education meeting, board members signed a resolution stating April 2024 is Social Host Responsibility Month. The resolution calls upon all parents, family members, citizens, homeowners, and property owners to host gatherings responsibly and take measures to eliminate access to alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drug products to persons under the age of 21. PDF DocumentRead the full resolution. 

April is Social Host Responsibility Month

At its March 13, 2023, Board of Education meeting, board members signed a proclamation stating April 2023 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. PDF DocumentRead the full proclamation.

November 14, 2022 Board Resolution Signed

TCAPS Board of Education adopted a resolution during their regular meeting held November 14, 2022, known as the BE SMART Gun Safety Resolution. The resolution focuses on the importance of gun safety and firearm storage. Read the full resolution.

TCAPS Board of Education Approves Resolution to Renew Coast Guard City Designation

Long-standing partnership with USCG Air Station Traverse City benefits students and community

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is pleased to announce that the Board of Education approved a resolution on March 9, 2020, to support the renewal of Traverse City’s designation as a “Coast Guard City.”

The memorandum from TCAPS Interim Superintendent Jim Pavelka supporting the resolution was read by Board Secretary Pam Forton at the Board of Education’s March 9th meeting. It states:

“Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has a long and proud history of working in close partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City.

As a school district, it is an honor and privilege to assist families assigned to Traverse City with enrollment in our district and to provide additional support and resources as outlined by the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.

In addition, Coast Guard members and families are highly involved in community events like the U.S. Coast Guard Cup and TC Patriot Game. They provide tours, demonstrations, and learning opportunities for our students, and volunteer in our classrooms as guest readers and mentors. Our partnership in education has been vital to our students and our community.  

For these reasons, it is the recommendation of TCAPS Administration that the Board of Education adopt a resolution to support the designation of Traverse City as a ‘Coast Guard City’.” 

The resolution was approved by the TCAPS Board of Education by a unanimous vote.

“TCAPS is proud to partner with Air Station Traverse City and to support Coast Guard families as they serve as “Guardians of the Great Lakes” performing search and rescue, maritime safety and security, and environmental protection along our local waterways and beyond,” said Jim Pavelka, interim superintendent for Traverse City Area Public Schools.

TCAPS learning communities offer a great place for students from Coast Guard families to make friends, challenge their imagination, and continue on their educational journey. TCAPS recognizes the need to provide incoming families with expertise and individualized support that includes careful assessment, placement, and ongoing communication in order to result in a successful transition into Traverse City and its schools, as well as, to prepare for a student’s next school transition.

PDF DocumentRead the full proclamation here. 
 

Board Resolution in Support of State and Federal Funding for Schools

On Monday, June 8, 2020, the TCAPS Board of Education adopted a resolution in support of state and federal funding for schools. PDF DocumentView the Board resolution here.

Board Resolution for Electronic Participation

On November 9, 2020, the TCAPS Board of Education adopted a resolution in support of electronic participation for Board meetings. PDF DocumentView the Board resolution here.