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Grand Rapids Public SchoolsMI averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$225,200 School district
Enrollment2,941 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,153 (FY2020)
Schools5 · 161 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$46.3M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency80% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency72% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch6% (2018)
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Board Meeting
Grand Rapids Public Schools to select new superintendent
The Board will conduct interviews with two candidates for the superintendent position. Following the interviews, the Board will deliberate and take action to select a superintendent.
- Interview with Ms. Kelly Greene
- Interview with Dr. Allison Tingwall
- Superintendent selection action item
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GRPS University, Multipurpose Room
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Special Board Meeting - Oct 28, 2026 Agenda
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
GRPS University, Multipurpose Room
1.
Call to Order
a.
Roll Call
b.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Superintendent Candidate Interviews
a.
Interview Ms. Kelly Greene
5 - 6:15 p.m.
b.
Interview Dr. Allison Tingwall
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
3.
Public Comment
4.
Special Order of Business
a.
Superintendent Search: Deliberation
5.
Action Item
a.
Superintendent Selection
6.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board to select final candidates for Superintendent search
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board will meet to review an audit presentation and manage the Superintendent search process. The Board is scheduled to select candidates for final interviews.
- Audit Presentation
- Selection of candidates for Superintendent final interviews
- Review of Superintendent search final interview questions
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Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, The Robert Dean Auditorium
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Special Board Meeting - Oct 26, 2026 Agenda
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, The Robert Dean Auditorium
1.
Call to Order
a.
Roll Call
b.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Public Comment
3.
Special Order of Business
a.
Audit Presentation
b.
Superintendent Search: Final Interview Questions
4.
Action Item
a.
Superintendent Search: Select Candidates for Final Interviews
5.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to review purchasing agenda and donations
The Finance Committee will meet to act on a purchasing agenda and two donations. The body will also review financial statements for October 2026.
- Purchasing Agenda
- Donation from Grand Rapids Community Foundation Dream Scholars
- Donation from SME Education Foundation PRIME Award
- Review of October 2026 Financial Statements
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Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, Board Chambers
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Finance Committee - Oct 26 2026 Agenda
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, Board Chambers
1.
Public Comment - Agenda Items and Non-Agenda Items
2.
Finance - Action Items
2.1
Purchasing Agenda
Purchasing Agenda FINAL 10.22.2026.pdf
2.2
Donation - Grand Rapids Community Foundation Dream Scholars
Donation GR Community Foundation.pdf
2.3
Donation - SME Education Foundation PRIME Award
Donation SME Education Foundation PRIME.pdf
3.
Reports/Updates/Discussion
3.1
Financial Statements
03 Board Reports FS Oct 2026 Meeting.pdf
4.
Policy
5.
Adjournment
5.1
Adjourn the Meeting
Sat Oct 24, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board to select finalist candidates for Superintendent search
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent search. The primary purpose is to select the finalist candidates.
- Superintendent Search: Finalist Candidates Selection
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Rev. Lyman S. Parks Library Building, Conference Room 112
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Special Board Meeting - Oct 24, 2026 Agenda
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Library Building, Conference Room 112
1.
Call to Order
a.
Roll Call
b.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Public Comment
3.
Special Order of Business
a.
Superintendent Search: Finalist Candidates Selection
4.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board to select first round of superintendent candidates
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting and work session. The board will focus on the superintendent search process.
- First round candidate selection for Superintendent Search
- Finalization of interview questions for Superintendent Search
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Lyman S. Parks Library Building, Conference Room 112
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Special Board Meeting/Work Session - Oct 19 2026 Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Lyman S. Parks Library Building, Conference Room 112
1.
Call to Order
a.
Roll Call
b.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Public Comment
3.
Special Order of Business
a.
Superintendent Search: First Round Candidate Selection
b.
Superintendent Search: Finalize Interview Questions
4.
Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 04:00 PM
City Board Liaison Committee
City Board Liaison Committee to discuss school walkability and facilities
The committee will receive reports from the Mayor, City Manager, GRPS Board President, and Superintendent. Discussions will include OCC programs, school walkability initiatives, and facilities updates.
- OCC Programs & Initiatives Update
- Walkability Initiatives
- Facilities Update
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Lyman S. Parks Jr. Library Building, Conference Room 112
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City Board Liaison Committee Meeting - October 13, 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Lyman S. Parks Jr. Library Building, Conference Room 112
1.
Call to Order
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Welcome
1.3
Approval of Agenda
2.
Public Comment - Agenda Items and Non-Agenda Items
3.
City Report: Mayor & City Manager
3.1
OCC Programs & Initiatives Update
4.
Grand Rapids Public Schools Report: Board President & Superintendent
4.1
Walkability Initiatives
4.2
Facilities Update
5.
Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
Facilities Committee to discuss property sales and future land use
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will receive updates on property sales and request for proposals. The body will also discuss collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids regarding property disposal and the future use of the Beckwith Property.
- Update on Alexander and Stocking sales from JLL
- Jefferson & Roosevelt RFP and timeline
- Collaboration with City of Grand Rapids on property use and disposal
- Future use of Beckwith Property
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Rev. Lyman S. Parks Library Building, Conference Room 112
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Ad Hoc Facilities Committee - Oct 13 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Library Building, Conference Room 112
1.
Call to Order
2.
Public Comment - Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
2.1
Public Comment
3.
Reports/Updates/Discussion
3.1
Update on the Alexander and Stocking Sales from JLL
3.2
Jefferson & Roosevelt RFP and timeline
3.3
Collaboration with City of Grand Rapids on property use and disposal
3.4
Future use of Beckwith Property
4.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board to discuss superintendent search details
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to address the superintendent search. The board will discuss question selection and a confidentiality agreement.
- Superintendent Search: Question Selection
- Superintendent Search: Confidentiality Agreement
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Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, Conference Room 101
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Special Board Meeting - October 12, 2026 Agenda
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, Conference Room 101
1.
Call to Order
a.
Roll Call
b.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Public Comment
3.
Special Order of Business
a.
Superintendent Search: Question Selection
b.
Superintendent Search: Confidentiality Agreement
4.
Adjournment
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Board Meeting
Grand Rapids Public Schools to consider bond authorizing resolution
The Board will meet to vote on a bond authorizing resolution and review purchasing agendas. The meeting includes reports from the Finance and Ad Hoc Facilities committees and personnel transactions.
- Bond Authorizing Resolution
- Purchasing Agenda and Addendum
- Personnel Transactions
- Jean Hamilton Cope Teachers of the Year celebrations
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Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, The Robert Dean Auditorium
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Board Meeting - Oct 12, 2026 Agenda
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, The Robert Dean Auditorium
1.
Call to Order
a.
Roll Call
b.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Celebration(s)
a.
Jean Hamilton Cope Teachers of the Year (ST5)
3.
Report of the Scholar Representatives to the Board
a.
Scholar Representatives' Reports
4.
Reports
a.
Secretary's Report
5.
Public Comment
6.
Action Item(s)
a.
Purchasing Agenda
b.
Purchasing Agenda Addendum
c.
Bond Authorizing Resolution
7.
Consent Agenda Grouping
a.
Consent Agenda Grouping 7.a-11.d
8.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Board Meeting - September 14, 2026
b.
Special Board Meeting/Work Session - September 21, 2026
c.
Special Board Meeting/Work Session - September 28, 2026
9.
Reports of Committee Minutes
a.
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee - September 14, 2026
b.
Finance Committee - September 28, 2026
10.
Business Items
a.
Personnel Transactions
11.
Motions & Resolutions
a.
Lights on Afterschool
b.
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Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Grand Rapids school board to vote on demolishing the Beckwith facility
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on September 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Library Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board will take action on a motion to demolish the Beckwith Facility and will hear a Finance Committee report. The rest of the agenda is discussion items, including transportation, Ends Policy updates and data, and Sinking Fund prioritization, plus time for public comment.
- Action item: motion to demolish the Beckwith Facility, listed as 'Support'
- Finance Committee Report (ST6), listed as a recognition item
- Discussion: Big Bold Idea - Transportation (ST6)
- Discussion: Ends Policy Update and Ends Policy Data Point Discussion (ST1)
- Discussion: Sinking Fund Prioritization (ST6)
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Lyman S. Parks Jr. Library Building, Conference Room 112
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Monday, September 28, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administration Library Building, Conference Room 112
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on September 24, 2026)
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice-2026.09.28 ja.pdf (175 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subjec …
Mon Sep 28, 2026
Finance Committee
GRPS Finance Committee to vote on purchasing agenda and a bike/helmet donation
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers Auditorium at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE. The committee will consider two action items: a purchasing agenda and a donation of bikes and helmets from Can'd Aid to Campus Elementary, both recommended to move forward to the next Board Meeting. It will also receive the August 2026 financial statements as a report, take public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, and then adjourn. The agenda does not list dollar amounts or contract details; those are in the attached purchasing and donation documents.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and forward it to the next Board Meeting
- Motion to approve a Can'd Aid donation of bikes and helmets to Campus Elementary
- Report: August 2026 Financial Statements
- Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
- Meeting held at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Board Chambers - Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.
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Monday, September 28, 2026
Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Public Schools
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE
Board Chambers - Auditorium
4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS
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Committee Members:
Mx. Eleanor Moreno - Chairperson
Ms. Erika VanDyke
Ms. Kimberley Williams
Mr. Richard Williamson
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice - September 28, 2026 ada.pdf (154 KB)
Subject
1.2 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Meeting
Sep 28, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Public Schools, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with federal and state laws proh …
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to finalize superintendent candidate profile with search firm Ray & Associates
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special meeting on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Library Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board will vote on a purchasing agenda, hear a discussion on finalizing the superintendent candidate profile with search firm Ray & Associates, and introduce the superintendent's new executive assistant. The agenda also includes routine items: approval of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.
- Purchasing Agenda listed as an action item (no dollar amounts or contract details provided in the agenda)
- Superintendent search: finalize candidate profile, joined by Ray & Associates (discussion item)
- Introduction of the superintendent's new executive assistant (recognition)
- Public comment limited to three minutes; comment cards required
- Agenda posted September 18, 2026
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Monday, September 21, 2026
Special Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administration Library Building, Conference Room 112
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on September 18, 2026)
Meeting
Sep 21, 2026 - Special Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice-2026.09.21 ja.pdf (51 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Sep 21, 2026 - Special Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2.2 Approval of Agenda
Meeting …
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
GRPS facilities committee to discuss Alexander sale, sinking fund, and school updates
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Ad Hoc Facilities Committee meets Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building. The agenda lists public comment and discussion items on the status of the Alexander sale, sinking fund priorities, Aberdeen Elementary, Beckwith, and summer bond projects. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda; the items are listed as reports, updates, or discussions.
- Update on the status of the Alexander sale
- Update on priorities of the sinking fund
- Update on Aberdeen Elementary
- Discussion on Beckwith
- Update on summer bond projects
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
Administration Building, The Robert Dean Auditorium
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
5:00 p.m.
Committee Members:
Mr. Richard Williamson - Chairperson
Ms. Amber Kilpatrick
Ms. Sara Melton
Ms. Aarie Wade
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Board of Education
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Posted 9/11/2026)
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Type
File Attachments
Ad Hoc Facilities Notice 09.14.2026.pdf (61 KB)
2. Public Comment
Subject
2.1 Public Comment
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Public Comment
Type
File Attachments
3. Reports/Updates/Discussion
Subject
3.1 Update on the Status of the Alexander Sale
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026 - Ad Hoc F …
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to vote on Peace Education Week resolution and purchasing agenda
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert Dean Auditorium at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board is scheduled to vote on a Peace Education Week resolution, a purchasing agenda, and a consent agenda covering items 9.0 through 16.1, including administrative appointments and personnel transactions. The agenda also includes reports on a sinking fund millage and an Ad Hoc Facilities Committee update, plus a closed session under the Open Meetings Act. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Vote on Peace Education Week resolution (agenda items 3.2 and 10.1)
- Purchasing Agenda up for approval (item 10.2)
- Consent agenda grouping items 9.0-16.1, including administrative appointments and personnel transactions
- Administrative appointments: Michelle Foreman (Principal, Cesar Chavez Elementary), Benita McGhee (Director of Special Education, Franklin Campus), Michelle Wagner (Special Education Supervisor, Straight Elementary)
- Sinking Fund Millage Data report and Ad Hoc Facilities Committee update
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Monday, September 14, 2026
Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Robert Dean Auditorium | Grand Rapids Public Schools
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
6:30 p.m.
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated times on either agenda items, non-agenda items, or if you wish, on both. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it to the Board Assistant or Public Safety Officer. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (September 10, 2026)
Meeting
Sep 14, 2026 - Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
PLACE
All meetings of the Board will be held in the Board auditorium of the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administrative Offices, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE, unless otherwise specifically posted. Thi …
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board weighs property disposal criteria and purchasing agenda
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Library Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board is set to vote on the agenda, a purchasing agenda, a consent agenda, and minutes from its August 10, 2026 meeting. It will also discuss property disposal process and evaluation criteria, a finance committee report, 2026-27 superintendent goals, and a superintendent search demographic data check-in. Public comment is allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Discussion of property disposal process and evaluation criteria (ST6)
- Purchasing Agenda listed as an action item
- Consent Agenda and minutes of the August 10, 2026 board meeting up for approval
- Finance Committee Report (ST6)
- Discussion of Superintendent Goals 2026-27 and Superintendent Search demographic data check-in
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administration Library Building, Conference Room 112
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on August 20, 2026)
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice-2026.08.24 ja.pdf (177 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Finance Committee
GRPS Finance Committee to vote on purchasing agenda items
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee meets Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers Auditorium at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE. The committee will consider two action items: a purchasing agenda to forward to the next Board meeting, and a purchasing agenda addendum to forward immediately to a Special Board Meeting work session. The agenda also includes public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, plus reports, policy, and adjournment sections. The attached purchasing documents are not included in the agenda text, so specific contracts and dollar amounts are not available here.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and move it forward to the next Board Meeting
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda Addendum and move it forward immediately to the Special Board Meeting: Work Session
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
- Meeting held at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Board Chambers - Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.
- Reports/Updates/Discussion and Policy sections listed with no items detailed
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Public Schools
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE
Board Chambers - Auditorium
4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS
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Committee Members:
Mx. Eleanor Moreno - Chairperson
Ms. Erika VanDyke
Ms. Kimberley Williams
Mr. Richard Williamson
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice - August 24, 2026 ada.pdf (153 KB)
Subject
1.2 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Public Schools, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with federal and state laws prohibitin …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to vote on UGRESP layoff resolution and purchasing agenda
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board is scheduled to vote on a purchasing agenda and a UGRESP layoff resolution, and to act on a consent agenda covering minutes, committee reports, personnel transactions, and administrative appointments. Other items include a celebration designating the board chambers as The Robert Dean Auditorium, reports on back-to-school safety and bond construction, and a discussion of an Innovation District letter of support. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Action item: UGRESP Layoff Resolution (motion to approve)
- Action item: Purchasing Agenda (motion to approve)
- Administrative appointments submitted: Sharalle Arnold, Director of Early Childhood, Franklin Campus; Leeanne Caar, Math Curriculum Supervisor, Franklin Campus; Joyce (Faith) Fugit, Principal, Sibley Elementary
- Celebration: Designation of the Board Chambers as The Robert Dean Auditorium
- Discussion: Innovation District Letter of Support
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Auditorium | Grand Rapids Public Schools
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
6:30 p.m.
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated times on either agenda items, non-agenda items, or if you wish, on both. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it to the Board Assistant or Public Safety Officer. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (August 6, 2026)
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
PLACE
All meetings of the Board will be held in the Board auditorium of the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administrative Offices, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE, unless otherwise specifically posted. This notice is given pursu …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
GRPS facilities committee to discuss city collaboration and Jefferson, Beckwith, Roosevelt properties
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education's Ad Hoc Facilities Committee meets Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The agenda lists public comment and three discussion or update items: city and district collaboration, regrouping about a disposal process with JLL, and a timeline update on the Jefferson, Beckwith, and Roosevelt properties. No votes, contracts, dollar amounts, or ordinances appear on the agenda; the items are listed as discussion or update only.
- Discussion of City and District collaboration
- Regroup about disposal process with JLL
- Update on timeline for Jefferson, Beckwith, and Roosevelt properties
- Public comment period
- Notice of meeting posted 8/6/2026
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
Administration Building, Board Chambers
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
5:00 p.m.
Committee Members:
Mr. Richard Williamson - Chairperson
Ms. Amber Kilpatrick
Ms. Sara Melton
Ms. Aarie Wade
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Board of Education
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Posted 8/6/2026)
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Type
File Attachments
Notice - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting - August 6, 2026 cb.pdf (61 KB)
2. Public Comment
Subject
2.1 Public Comment
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Public Comment
Type
File Attachments
3. Reports/Updates/Discussion
Subject
3.1 Discussion City and District Collaboration
Meeting
Aug 10, 20 …
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to finalize superintendent job description and application form
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 112 of the Administration Library Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The main substantive item is a discussion to finalize the job description and online application form for the superintendent search. The agenda also includes routine procedural items: public notice, roll call, approval of the agenda, and public comment, followed by adjournment.
- Superintendent search: finalize job description and online application form (discussion item)
- Motion to approve the agenda as written
- Public comment period, limited to three minutes per speaker
- Meeting notice posted July 23, 2026
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administration Library Building, Conference Room 112
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on July 23, 2026)
Meeting
Aug 3, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice-2026.08.03 ja.pdf (50 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Aug 3, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2.2 A …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Finance Committee
GRPS Finance Committee to vote on purchasing agenda and addendum
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee meets Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers Auditorium at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE. The committee will consider two action items: a motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the next Board Meeting, and a motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda Addendum to move forward immediately to the Special Board Meeting: Work Session. The agenda also includes public comment on agenda and non-agenda items, plus reports, policy, and adjournment sections. The attached purchasing documents are not included in the agenda text, so the specific contracts and dollar amounts are not stated here.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and forward it to the next Board Meeting
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda Addendum and forward it immediately to the Special Board Meeting: Work Session
- Public comment open on both agenda and non-agenda items
- Meeting held at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, Board Chambers - Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.
- Reports/Updates/Discussion and Policy sections listed with no items shown
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Monday, July 27, 2026
Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Public Schools
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE
Board Chambers - Auditorium
4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS
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Committee Members:
Mx. Eleanor Moreno - Chairperson
Ms. Erika VanDyke
Ms. Kimberley Williams
Mr. Richard Williamson
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Meeting
Jul 27, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice - July 27, 2026 ada.pdf (155 KB)
Subject
1.2 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Meeting
Jul 27, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Public Schools, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with federal and state laws prohibiting di …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to vote on paraprofessional wage agreement and school property dispositions
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on July 27, 2026. The board is set to vote on accepting a negotiated wage reopener agreement with the Grand Rapids Public Schools Paraprofessional Association (GRPSPA) and on a purchasing agenda addendum. It will also discuss the disposition of properties at Roosevelt, Beckwith, and Jefferson, and consider naming the board chambers The Robert Dean Auditorium. Other items include certifying delegates for the Michigan Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly on October 15, 2026 in Lansing, a legislative update, and a finance committee report.
- Vote on accepting the GRPSPA negotiated wage reopener agreement
- Vote on the Purchasing Agenda Addendum
- Discussion of disposition of properties at Roosevelt, Beckwith, and Jefferson
- Discussion of naming the board chambers The Robert Dean Auditorium
- Certify 1 to 4 board members as delegates for the Michigan Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly on October 15, 2026 in Lansing
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Monday, July 27, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administration Library Building, Conference Room 112
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on July 23, 2026)
Meeting
Jul 27, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice-2026.07.23 ja.pdf (51 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 27, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2.2 …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to vote on purchasing agenda and City joint use agreement
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board is scheduled to vote on a purchasing agenda and a Joint Use Agreement between the district and the City of Grand Rapids, plus a consent agenda covering minutes and personnel transactions. Reports include an update on the district's sinking fund and the GRPS Foundation, and the public may comment for up to three minutes per speaker.
- Vote on the Purchasing Agenda (support requested)
- Vote on a Joint Use Agreement between Grand Rapids Public Schools and the City of Grand Rapids
- Consent agenda covering approval of minutes from the July 1, 2026 special board meeting/work session and personnel transactions
- Sinking Fund Update and GRPS Foundation Update presented under the Superintendent's Report
- Public comment: speakers invited to the podium one at a time for up to 3 minutes
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Auditorium | Grand Rapids Public Schools
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
6:30 p.m.
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated times on either agenda items, non-agenda items, or if you wish, on both. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it to the Board Assistant or Public Safety Officer. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (June 9, 2026)
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
PLACE
All meetings of the Board will be held in the Board auditorium of the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administrative Offices, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE, unless otherwise specifically posted. This notice is given pursuant …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
GRPS facilities committee to discuss sale of Stocking and Alexander properties
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets at 5:00 p.m. on July 13, 2026 at the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building. The agenda lists public comment and four discussion items, all concerning the district's disposal of facilities: an update from JLL on the sale of the Stocking and Alexander properties, disposal process improvements with JLL, a review of disposal strategy and recommendations for the next two properties, and the City of Grand Rapids' interest in and role regarding the sale of facilities. No votes, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are marked as reports, updates, and discussion.
- JLL update on the sale of the Stocking and Alexander properties
- Disposal process improvements with JLL
- Review of disposal strategy and recommendations for the next two properties
- Discussion of the City of Grand Rapids' interest in and role regarding the sale of facilities
- Public comment period
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
Administration Building, Board Chambers
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
5:00 p.m.
Committee Members:
Mr. Richard Williamson - Chairperson
Ms. Amber Kilpatrick
Ms. Sara Melton
Ms. Aarie Wade
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Board of Education
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Posted 7/9/2026)
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Type
File Attachments
Ad Hoc Facilities Notice 07.13.2026.pdf (70 KB)
2. Public Comment
Subject
2.1 Public Comment
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.
Category
2. Public Comment
Type
File Attachments
3. Reports/Updates/Discussion
Subject
3.1 JLL Update on the sale of Stocking and Alexander properties
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Ad Hoc Fa …
Wed Jul 1, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to vote on purchasing and consent agendas, discuss superintendent search input
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on July 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board is scheduled to vote on approving the agenda, a purchasing agenda, and a consent agenda, and to receive minutes from five prior meetings and four committee reports. The board will also discuss planning for community input meetings in its superintendent search. The agenda itself does not list the dollar amounts or specific contracts contained in the purchasing and consent agendas.
- Action item: Purchasing Agenda, recommended motion to accept (amounts not listed in agenda text)
- Action item: Consent Agenda (contents not listed in agenda text)
- Discussion: Superintendent Search Community Input Meeting Planning
- Minutes received from June 8, June 13, June 15, and June 22 meetings, including a June 22 public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget
- Committee reports: Ad Hoc Facilities (June 8), Finance (June 22), City Board Liaison (June 23), Academic Achievement (June 24)
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Administration Building, Conference Room 101
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on June 25, 2026)
Meeting
Jul 1, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice-2025.07.01 ja ada - Revised.pdf (51 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Jul 1, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject …
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Academic Achievement Committee
GRPS academic committee to discuss new science curriculum and program updates
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Academic Achievement Committee meets June 24, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at GRPS University. The agenda is mostly informational: updates on the Instructional Council, a discussion of adopting Open Sci Ed science materials, a Bridges report, a report on data terms, and an ENDS one-pager. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda; public comment is scheduled.
- Discussion of new adoption: Science Open Sci Ed
- Instructional Council update
- Bridges program update
- Report: Informing the System — data terms and how they are used
- ENDS One Pager report
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Academic Achievement Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Academic Achievement Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Multipurpose Room
Monday, March 30, 2026
GRPS Administration Building
1331 Martin Luther King, Jr. St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
4:30 p.m.
Committee Members:
Ms. Sara Melton - Chairperson
Ms. Kymberlie Buczek
Ms. Amber Kilpatrick
Ms. Aarie Wade
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Subject
1.01 Notice of Meeting
Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 - Academic Achievement Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice - Academic Achievement Committee 6.24.2.ADA.pdf (58 KB)
2. Public Comment
Subject
2.01 Public Comment
Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 - Academic Achievement Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
2. Public Comment
Type
File Attachments
3. Special Order of Business
Subject
3.01 Instructional Council Update
Meeting
Jun 24, 2026 - Academic Achievement Committee Me …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Board Liaison Committee
Grand Rapids schools and city officials meet on joint use agreement and budgets
The City Board Liaison Committee, a joint body of Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education members and City of Grand Rapids officials, meets June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Jr. Administration Building. The agenda lists discussion of a Joint Use Agreement and reports on the city's Fiscal Year 2027 budget, the GRow 1000 program, and summer violence prevention activities. GRPS reports cover a budget update, summer athletics, and a facilities update. Most items are listed as discussion, report, or information rather than action items; the only action listed is approval of the agenda.
- Joint Use Agreement discussion with Dr. Mark Washington
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget report with Dr. Mark Washington
- GRow 1000 report by Shannon L. Harris
- Summer Violence Prevention Activities report by Laura Cleypool and Brandon Davis
- GRPS Budget Update with Dr. Leadriane Roby and Rhonda Kribs
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Jr. Administration Building
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, NE - Library Room 112
Committee Members:
President Jose Rodriguez
Ms. Kymberlie Buczek
Ms. Erika VanDyke
Mayor David LaGrand
Commissioner Lisa Knight
Commissioner Melinda Ysasi
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes are accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Board of Education
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Attached) Posted on June 17, 2026
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Information
File Attachments
Notice -Liaison Committee Meeting June 23, 2026 ja.pdf (146 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2.2 Welcome - Co-Chairs
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2.3 Approval of Agenda
Meeting
Jun 23, 2026 - City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Board President Requests a Motion …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Finance Committee
GRPS finance committee to vote on purchasing agenda, review May 2026 financials
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee meets Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers Auditorium at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE. The committee will consider a motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and forward it to the next Board Meeting, and will receive a report on May 2026 Financial Statements. The agenda also includes public comment on agenda and non-agenda items and standard public notices. No dollar amounts or specific contracts are listed in the agenda text itself; those details are in attached files.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and move it forward to the next Board Meeting (details in attached Purchasing Agenda FINAL 6.17.2026)
- Report on May 2026 Financial Statements (attached as 11 Board Reports FS Jun 2026 Meeting)
- Public comment on agenda items and non-agenda items
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action statement; Title IX Coordinator listed as Mr. Thomas Cottle, (616) 819-2030
- Accommodations requests directed to Equal Opportunity Office, 616-819-2100, TDD 1-800-649-3777
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Grand Rapids Public Schools
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE
Board Chambers - Auditorium
4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC MEETING ACCESS
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Committee Members:
Mx. Eleanor Moreno - Chairperson
Ms. Erika VanDyke
Ms. Kimberley Williams
Mr. Richard Williamson
MINUTES STATEMENT
Minutes of all Grand Rapids Board of Education meetings are kept on file and are available for inspection at the Board of Education Office of the Grand Rapids Public Schools, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE, during regular business hours and recent minutes are also accessible via GRPS website at www.grps.org through the BoardDocs link: https://www.boarddocs.com/mi/grand/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Attached)
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Notice - June 22, 2026 ada.pdf (153 KB)
Subject
1.2 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Public Schools, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with federal and state laws prohibiting di …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Board Meeting
Grand Rapids schools hold public hearing on proposed 2026-27 budget
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, in the auditorium of the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Kribs is scheduled to present an overview of the proposed budget. Residents may make formal public comment on the proposed budget, limited to three minutes each, after submitting a comment card at the entrance table. The agenda does not state any dollar figures or a vote on adoption.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget, 5:30 p.m., Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building, 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
- CFO Rhonda Kribs to present an overview of the proposed budget
- Public comment invited on the proposed 2026-27 budget; comments limited to three minutes
- Agenda posted June 16, 2026; no budget adoption vote listed on this agenda
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-27 Budget @ 5:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Auditorium | Grand Rapids Public Schools
Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
5:30 p.m.
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this Budget Hearing of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. Please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table .Comments are limited to three minutes.
1. Public Notices
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on June 16, 2026)
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-27 Budget @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notices
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice -Budget Hearing June 22 2026 ja.pdf (143 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-27 Budget @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
3. Special Order of Business
Subject
3.1 Presentation of the Proposed 2026-27 Budget
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-27 Budget @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
3. Special Order of Business
Type
Ms. Rhonda …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Board Meeting
GRPS board to vote on 2026-27 budgets and AI policy
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on June 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting the 2026-27 General Operating Budget, Special Revenue Budget, and Debt Retirement Fund, and on Policy 8060 on use of artificial intelligence in school work. It will also hear reports on the UPrep Capital Campaign and the Finance Committee, and discuss Reimagine GRPS School Names. The agenda does not include dollar amounts or budget figures.
- Resolution to adopt the General Operating Budget 2026-27 (action item)
- Resolution to adopt the Special Revenue Budget 2026-27 (action item; the recommended action text references 2025-26)
- Resolution to adopt the Debt Retirement Fund 2026-27 (action item)
- Policy 8060 Use of Artificial Intelligence in School Work — second reading and adoption (action item)
- Reimagine GRPS School Names — discussion item
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Chambers
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it at the entrance table. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on June 17, 2026)
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice-2026.06.22 ja ada.pdf (51 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments
Subject
2.2 Approval of Agenda
Meeting …
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Board Meeting
Grand Rapids schools board to review first readings of sexual harassment and AI policies
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets June 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for a special board meeting and work session at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board will take action on first readings of Policy 8575 on sexual harassment of students and Policy 8060 on use of artificial intelligence in school work, and on executive exempt contracts. It will also hear a presentation of the proposed 2026-27 operating budget and discuss Policy 6100 on board negotiating agents, a weighted funding letter of support, and board quadrant assignments.
- First reading and possible approval of changes to Policy 8575, Sexual Harassment of Students
- First reading and possible approval of changes to Policy 8060, Use of Artificial Intelligence in School Work
- Action item on executive exempt contracts (no dollar amounts listed in the agenda)
- Presentation of the proposed 2026-27 operating budget
- Discussion of Policy 6100 Board Negotiating Agents and a weighted funding letter of support
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Monday, June 15, 2026
Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Chambers
1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
We welcome and appreciate your presence at this meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education. We respectfully request that you turn off cellular phones and refrain from clapping, cheering, or making audible comments. We invite you to make formal public comment during the designated time on the agenda. To do so, please fill out the comment card and submit it to the Board Assistant or in the collection bin on the table at the entrance. Comments are limited to three minutes.
Strategic Plan Themes:
ST1-Meet holistic scholar needs
ST2- Optimize/value all school options
ST3- Ensure equitable access/outcomes
ST4- Enhance curriculum/program opportunities
ST5- Cultivate an engaged, impactful, diverse workforce
ST6- Create a culture of trust/collaboration/stewardship
1. Public Notice
Subject
1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on June 11, 2026)
Meeting
Jun 15, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
1. Public Notice
Type
Informational
File Attachments
Notice-2026.06.15 ja.pdf (51 KB)
2. Call to Order
Subject
2.1 Roll Call
Meeting
Jun 15, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.
Category
2. Call to Order
Type
Procedural
File Attachments …
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