Departments
TCAPS Departments
Please select from the dropdown menus below for additional information about each TCAPS department. Contact information and organizational charts can also be found below.
If you have questions about a department, staff member, or organizational chart, please contact human resources by phone (231.933.1710), fax (231.933.1721), or email with questions or comments.
Academics and Curriculum
Business Office/Licensed Programs
Business & Finance
TCAPS Awarded 18th Consecutive Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) its Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting for the fiscal year 2022.
“TCAPS has attained this high level of reporting and transparency for 18 consecutive years,” Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner stated. “Receiving this award reaffirms our ongoing commitment to accurate financial reporting.”
By participating in the COE program, school districts demonstrate their commitment to financial transparency. Applicants submit their Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for review by a team of financial professionals who provide feedback to improve future documents. In its review of TCAPS, there were no comments noted for areas of improvement. A district’s participation in the COE program can facilitate bond rating and continuing bond disclosure processes.
“The COE’s mission is to promote and recognize excellence in financial reporting,” ASBO International Chief Operations Officer/Interim Executive Director Siobhan McMahon says. “The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report informs stakeholders about the financial and economic state of the district, making it an important communications tool for building trust and engaging with the school community.”
Financial Reports & Information
The district budget and other useful information and forms can be found below. Please feel free to contact our staff members with any questions you may have or suggestions for making the business web pages more informative or useful.
- Budget & Financial Reports
- District Organizational Charts
- Retirement Plans
- Transparency
- Mileage Chart
Mileage Worksheet
Payroll Direct Deposit Form
- Payroll Information
Staff Directory
NAME (Alpha Order) POSITION |
PHONE |
Anderson, Jessica Licensed Child Care Director |
231.933.1781 |
Cairns, Beckie Payroll Coordinator |
231.933.1739 |
Farah, Cindy Purchasing Coordinator |
231.933.1728 |
Gignilliat, Kelly Child Care Registration Coordinator |
231.933.1759 |
Gorter, Julie Executive Assistant |
231.933.1735 |
John, Katie GSRP Coordinator |
231.933.1734 |
Low, Sandy Director of Finance |
231.933.1797 |
McCumber, Keri Accounting Coordinator |
231.933.1732 |
McDonald, Mandee Child Care Billing Coordinator |
231.933.1733 |
McManus, Patrick Safety and Security Coordinator |
231.933.1968 |
Smith, Dawn Accounts Payable |
231.933.1731 |
Souden, Wes Director of Business Services |
231.933.1729 |
Thomas-Hill, Christine Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations |
231.933.1730 |
Wills, Ashley Compensation & Benefits Coordinator |
231.933.1720 |
Capital Plans and Projects
Communications
Communications Department
Communications Staff Directory
- Ginger Smith
Executive Director
231.933.1795
- Megan Molloy
Communications Manager
231.933.1794
- Larry Burden
Creative Services Manager
231.933.1747
- Karyn Hertel
Partner in Education Coordinator
231.933.1790
Facilities
Requesting Use of a TCAPS Facility
To request the use of a TCAPS facility, please contact Mariann Brown in the Operations office at brownma@tcaps.net or 231.933.1950. To request a facility, you must be at least 21 years of age and a designated person who will be responsible for the event.
TCAPS Vacant/Obsolete Properties
Food & Nutrition Services
Human Resources & Legal Services
Traverse City Area Public Schools' Human Resources/Labor Relations/Legal Services department provides services and support to all employees and applicants within our school community. Information and services are provided in a friendly, confidential and professional environment. Feel free to contact us by phone (231.933.1710), fax (231.933.1721), or email with questions or comments.
Employee Resources
- Employee Benefits
- Employee Tuition Assistance
- Health & Wellbeing
- Payroll Information
- Union Contracts
- Staff PD- Talk, Protect, Report
- Staff PD- Vector Training (Safe Schools)
- Title IX Training
Human Resources Staff Directory
231.933.1716
Printing and Design Services
TCAPS Printing & Design Services is dedicated to providing quality and timely imaging as is relates to offset printing, high volume copies, and signage for the school district. We are at the hub of much of the district’s information and take pride in supporting our students in the educational process.
Copying Services
For questions or additional information, please contact copies@tcaps.net.
Printing Staff Directory
Copy / Printing Quote or Questions: 231.933.1746
Technology
Transportation
Contacts and Staff Listing
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