Sara Bageris Appointed to TCAPS Board of Education
At the Monday night Board of Education meeting, Sara Bageris was appointed to the TCAPS Board of Education, filling the vacancy of Holly T. Bird who resigned from the Board of Education March 29 and passed away April 2.
Bageris is a seasoned educator, having served 25 years at TCAPS and one year at Glen Lake. During her tenure with TCAPS, Bageris taught 13 years at Cherry Knoll, covering grades 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. In 2012 she transitioned to Central Grade, teaching 3rd grade until her retirement in 2024. Bageris is also the parent of two TCAPS students, volunteers with the Central Neighborhood Association, and sits on the Board of Grand Traverse Ski Club.
“Filling this vacancy was an emotional process,” President Scott Newman-Bale stated. “The decision was made even more difficult by a high quality candidate pool. To see our Board unanimously support Sara for the vacancy indicates our mutual desires towards positive district outcomes.”
Bageris is expected to be sworn in Tuesday, April 29. Her term is set to expire December 31, 2026.