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Notice: The Special July 7th School Board meeting will be held virtually to comply with State of Michigan social distancing orders. The link to live video will be posted here 1 hour before the meeting For special accommodations, questions or comments for the public portion of the Board meeting may be sent to knaackm@branch-isd.org |
Here are some great resources for Family Emotional support:
- CDC Daily life coping and managing stress-anxiety
- MDE COVID-19 Social and Emotional Learning Resources
- PBIS for Parents: Using PBIS Principles at Home
- Michigan Cares: Free digital lessons to help students develop the skills required for social, emotional, and mental well-being
- Summer Calendar with Daily Social/Emotional Activities
- Let's Move Calendar- Daily Movement activities
- Sensory and Fine Motor Activities Calendar for little ones
- Fine Motor and Sensory Activities Calendar for kids
- https://www.smore.com/udqm2-covid-19-preparedness - including some terrific Covid-19, hand washing and social distancing materials
Academic Instructional Activities and Resources with grade leveled content:
- Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) - e-resources
- Story Online - stories read by members of the screen actor's guild
- StoryNory - online audio books, read by professional actors
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Scholastic Learn at Home- Day by day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
- Prodigy Games- -free online math learning games and activities
- Khan Academy Weekly math learning plans for grade three through Algebra 2
Elementary Reading Resources:
In this series, Gail Boushey reads with your students, and helps them learn to read independently at home for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.
Unique Learning System - Please contact your teacher for login information
Learning through Music- Activities, Sing-a-longs, story read aloud for kids
Food Resources in Branch County for Kids and Families
Childcare Resources for Essential Workers - Help Me Grow -MI
Other Childcare Resources - Branch County Great Start Collaborative
Love and Logic Parenting Online
Positive and Productive Childcare While the Kids Are Not in School - Video
The Local Districts in Branch ISD are using multiple resources to communicate during the shutdown. Here are the official links:
Bronson Community Schools - Website
Coldwater Community Schools - Website
Quincy Community Schools - Website
BACC Spring Advisory Committee Meeting - April 15th
The Spring Advisory Meeting will be postponed, members will receive updated information once we reschedule.
| Department | Position | Employee Name |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Education | Director | Jan Storrs |
| Testing Coordinator | Amy Ash | |
| Business Office | Superintendent | Kris Jenkins |
| Business Manager | Diane Shiery | |
| Technology Coordinator | Mark Knaack | |
| Payroll | Travis Machan | |
| Payroll | Pam Haberl | |
| Accounts Payable | Beth Rinehart | |
| Accounts Payable | Tami VanAuker | |
| Accounts Receivable | Tonia Vorce | |
| Maintenance | Roger Broughman | |
| Building & Grounds | Scott Lippert | |
| Clerical | Brenda Noblit | |
| Career & Technical Education | Director | Randy Sowles |
| Principal | Ray Wheaton | |
| Ag Science | Matt AcMoody | |
| Ag Science | Carrie Preston | |
| Ag Science | Ali Bassage | |
| Head Custodian | Tammy Walker | |
| Custodial | Arlene Ennett | |
| Technology | Aaron Cummings | |
| Administrative Assistant | Kari Roberts | |
| Administrative Assistant | Cindy Smith | |
| Secretarial | Angie Taylor | |
| Teacher | Tonie McMaster | |
| Teacher | Joe Sobeske | |
| Teacher | Larry Loviska | |
| Guidance Counselor | Josie Smith | |
| Guidance Counselor | Linda Beemer | |
| Teacher | Kristen Dogan | |
| Teacher | Andrew Blair | |
| Teacher | Susan Sobeske | |
| Teacher | John Herbert | |
| Shuttle Driver | Dave Rinehart | |
| Teacher | Tony MacArthur | |
| Paraprofessional | Troy Setser | |
| OJT Coordinator | Rachel Hard | |
| Paraprofessional | Brittany Wisman | |
| Teacher | Al Fouty | |
| Secretarial | Rachel Taylor | |
| ParaProfessional | Heather Herbert | |
| Paraprofessional | Larry Westgate | |
| Teacher | Kayla Monville | |
| Teacher | Karen Sobeske | |
| Paraprofessional | Chelsea Lofton | |
| Teacher | Marvin Gage | |
| Teacher | Cheryl Covell | |
| ParaProfessional | Jennifer Cox | |
| ParaProfessional | John Motz | |
| ParaProfessional | Wayne Embler | |
| ParaProfessional | Maggie Ortiz | |
| Tot Spot Manager | Mindy Travelbee | |
| Early Education | Director | Cindy Rowe |
| Manager | Sue Coco | |
| Home Visitor | Lauren McCoy | |
| EHS Educator | Laura Crawford | |
| Manager | Leslie Swan | |
| EHS Educator | Kechia Peiffer | |
| Jenn McDonald | ||
| EHS Educator | Kristy Smith | |
| Manager | Nicole Kibiloski | |
| Education Coach | Cody Blair | |
| Family Advocate | Kim Farst | |
| Education and PD Manager | Jill Knaack | |
| Manager | Channity Brouse | |
| Custodial/Facilities Manager | Bill Swallow/Clair Dean | |
| Admin. Asst./Payroll | Audi Nickerson | |
| Teacher Assistant | Abi Horner | |
| Teacher Assistant | Amanda Covell | |
| Teacher | Amanda Randall | |
| Teacher Assistant | Barb Milne | |
| Teacher Assistant | Becky Cole | |
| Teacher | Becky Laney | |
| Teacher Assistant | Bella Hartwell | |
| Teacher Assistant | Briannah Porter | |
| Teacher | Cammy Hostetter | |
| Teacher Assistant | Elizabeth Bumpus | |
| Teacher Assistant | Erin Avery | |
| Teacher Assistant | Geneva Struble | |
| Teacher | Gina Midtgard | |
| Teacher Assistant | Jeri Metcalf | |
| Teacher Assistant | Jessica Saucedo | |
| Teacher Assistant | Jessika Hostetter | |
| Teacher | Julie Gibson | |
| Teacher | Karen McKeith | |
| Teacher Assistant | Kayla Leggett | |
| Teacher Assistant | Kayla Randall | |
| Teacher | Kim Farst | |
| Teacher | Kim Jones | |
| Area Supervisor | Laurie Whitehead | |
| Teacher | Linda Fish | |
| Teacher Assistant | Maria Aguilar | |
| Teacher Assistant | Megan Root | |
| Teacher Assistant | Micalya Ross | |
| Teacher Assistant | Pam Blackman | |
| Teacher Assistant | Robin Licht | |
| Teacher | Safa Ahmed | |
| Teacher | Samantha Ferry | |
| Teacher Assistant | Selina Kirchberg | |
| Teacher | Shannon Sramek | |
| Teacher | Stephanie Conrod | |
| Teacher | Susan Hartwell | |
| Teacher | Tammy Butcher | |
| Teacher Assistant | Tammy Spaulding | |
| Teacher | Tiffanie Watts | |
| Special Education | Director | Darrin Adair |
| Secretarial | Laura Howe | |
| Custodial | Mark Pifer Sr. | |
| Custodial | Mark Pifer Jr. | |
| Admin Asst. | Robin Iveson | |
| Admin Asst. | Sarah Coan | |
| Planner/Monitor | Nathan Johnson | |
| Supervisor | Hilary Curtis | |
| Supervisor | Viveca Skean | |
| Coordinator | Robin Norman | |
| Social Worker | Maria Donner | |
| Teacher of the Visually Impaired | Becky Jackson | |
| Psychologist | David Terrasi | |
| Teacher | Elizabeth Guest | |
| Teacher | Trista Roop | |
| Teacher | Anthony Vitto | |
| Teacher | Darci Trumbower | |
| Teacher | Maurine Burke | |
| Teacher | Shelly Reed | |
| Teacher | Charlene Fincham | |
| Occupational Therapist | Shannon Strock | |
| Physical Therapist | Bridgett Barle | |
| Psychologist | Lori Doubleday | |
| Teacher | Julia Johnson | |
| Teacher | Charlie George | |
| Nurse | Gina Wright | |
| PTA | Jasse Manson | |
| Speech Pathologist | Kim Banyas | |
| OTA | Jenni Maxson | |
| Speech Pathologist | Janene Sowles | |
| ParaProfessional | Glen Spencer | |
| ParaProfessional | Derek Lytle |
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