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TCAPS Awarded 17th Consecutive Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting 

The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded Traverse City Area Public Schools with the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award marks the 17th consecutive year the district has received this honor, which recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability. The school district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended 2021. The ASBO is a nonprofit organization that, through its members and affiliates, represents approximately 30,000 school business professionals worldwide. 

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

Capital Projects and Planning

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

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 Facility Use Policy & Fees

TCAPS Vacant/Obsolete Properties

TCAPS Food & Nutrition 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 Contacts
• Staff PD- Talk, Protect, Report
• Staff PD- Vector Training (Safe Schools)
• Title IX Training

 

Coni Taylor

Associate Superintendent of Labor Relations and Legal Services
231.933.1716

 

Kendal Glaze

Executive Assistant

231.933.1711

 

Erika Lahti

Director

231.933.1719

 

Mary Beth Stein

Pupil Accounting Coordinator

231.933.1718

 

Christa Hislop

Guest Teacher Specialist

231.933.1714

 

Ashley Hart

HR Generalist

231.933.1715

 

Katie Herman

HR Generalist

231.933.1705

 

Maire Lajko

HR Compliance Coordinator

231.933.1703

 

Great Community, Great Schools. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of children.

TCAPS values the partnership we share with our community. The Partner in Education (PIE) program is designed to provide businesses/organizations an opportunity to support education in a way that is meaningful and mutually beneficial.

Partner Options

Intense Student Support Network

The Intense Student Support Network (ISSN) provides non-academic needs which may create obstacles to high achievement for students. Learn more about the Support Network.

Give Back Program

​Support TCAPS by giving back. You choose the specifics: percentage of sales, frequency of donation, and program to support. These funds support scholarships for the Learning, Enrichment, and Athletics Program. 

Financial Contribution

There are many programs, student organizations, athletic teams and extra-curricular activities at TCAPS. You are welcome to designate your tax deductible donation to any group within the school for which you have a passion. Please contact the Partner in Education Coordinator at 231.933.1790 or hertelka@tcaps.net for assistance. Thank you for your support. Make an online contribution today.

Gift in Kind – Time, Talent or Resources

Share your expertise or special talent with our students. Donate supplies or anything else a school might need. We welcome all inquiries.

Purchase Sponsor Space

Looking for a better way to capture the attention of school audiences? Purchase signage at TCAPS schools and facilities. These funds support scholarships for the Learning, Enrichment, and Athletics Program. Learn more about Sponsorship Options.

Become A TCAPS Partner Today!

Contact Karyn Hertel at 231.933.1790 or hertelka@tcaps.net.

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