Grand Rapids Public Schools public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will meet to review reports and updates. The discussion will focus on lease agreements, bond projects, and the development of a policy for unoccupied buildings.
- Lease Agreements report
- Unoccupied Building Policy development
- Bond Projects update
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review a purchasing agenda and two donation items. The committee is also scheduled to receive the October 2024 financial statements.
- Purchasing Agenda approval
- Donation from Grand Rapids Community Foundation Challenge Scholars Grant
- Donation from XQ Institute Grant 2.0
- October 2024 Financial Statements report
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will receive a presentation on Educational Specifications (Ed Spec) from an architect and review a draft bond project dashboard. The committee will also discuss a draft form for requesting use of unoccupied buildings. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items is scheduled.
- Ed Spec presentation by Wightman (architect)
- Bond Project Dashboard – Draft review (includes Houseman + Briggs dashboard)
- Bond Projects Update report
- Unoccupied Buildings Utilization Request Form – Draft discussion
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider approving a purchasing agenda to forward to the full board and review September 2024 financial statements. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Action item: vote on Purchasing Agenda to move to next Board meeting
- Report: September 2024 Financial Statements
City Board Liaison Committee
The October 16, 2024 meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools City Board Liaison Committee was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included items on the general election, housing, a summer program collaboration, and an executive director update, but none were addressed.
- Meeting canceled due to no quorum
- Agenda items included General Election, Housing, Summer Program Collaboration with City/GRPS/Urban League of West Michigan, and Our Community's Children Executive Director's Updates
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider approving the Purchasing Agenda and an addendum, both of which will then go to the full Board. Members will also vote on a donation of laptops from AT&T. The committee will receive a report on August 2024 financial statements.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and move it to the next Board meeting
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda Addendum and move it to the next Board meeting
- Motion to approve a laptop donation from AT&T/Urban League for Alger Middle School
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will discuss guidelines for selling or leasing district property, review key building data, and consider a strategy for vacant buildings over the next 0-3 years. The meeting also includes updates on the Facilities Master Plan. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and report.
- Discussion of guidelines for sales and leases of district property
- Review of key property data (Building at a Glance)
- Strategy for vacant buildings (0-3 years)
- Facilities Master Plan updates
City Board Liaison Committee
The City Board Liaison Committee will hear updates on the GRPS-City Task Force and discuss potential disposition of GRPS facilities for housing. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of the agenda, and a report from Our Community's Children executive director.
- GRPS - City Task Force Update
- GRPS Facility Disposition & Potential Housing Options
- Our Community's Children Executive Director's Report
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will consider approving the Purchasing Agenda and a donation from the SME Education Foundation for the PRIME grant. The committee will also receive a presentation on the 2016/2019 Bond projects. Public comment will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Action item: Approve Purchasing Agenda to move to full board
- Action item: Accept SME Education Foundation PRIME grant donation
- Report: 2016/2019 Bond Projects presentation
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will meet to discuss the Houseman Field project, a recap of summer projects, updates on Aberdeen and Sigsbee, construction progress, and facilities master plan updates. The agenda includes public comment and is otherwise procedural.
- Discussion of Houseman Field Project
- Recap of Summer Projects
- Update on Aberdeen and Sigsbee
- Construction Progress report
- Facilities Master Plan Updates
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider approving the Purchasing Agenda and a donation from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends. The meeting also includes a bond construction update and public comment. No other substantive action items are listed.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the next Board meeting
- Motion to approve a donation from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends
- Bond Construction Update report
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the May 2024 financial statements and consider several action items, including approving the purchasing agenda and accepting donations from The Wege Foundation and West Michigan Community Tennis. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural notices.
- Approve Purchasing Agenda for July 8, 2024 board meeting
- Accept donation from The Wege Foundation (grant)
- Accept donation from West Michigan Community Tennis for court resurfacing
- Review May 2024 financial statements
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Ad Hoc Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and receive updates on several facilities matters. The agenda includes a draft policy for closing and securing educational buildings, updates on moving out of and closing the East Leonard and Stocking facilities, facilities projects related to parking lots, an update on Sigsbee School, and a bond projects update. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Discussion of draft policy for closing and securing educational buildings
- Update on moving out/closing East Leonard and Stocking facilities
- Update on facilities projects (parking lots)
- Sigsbee School update
- Bond projects update
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial action items, including approval of the purchasing agenda, blanket purchase orders for 2024-2025, and budget amendments for the General, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement funds. They will also review a donation from the WK Kellogg Foundation and receive reports on April financial statements, bond construction, and the May revenue estimating conference. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of Purchasing Agenda for June 3, 2024 board meeting
- 2024-2025 Blanket Purchase Orders
- Budget Amendment II for General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund
- Donation from WK Kellogg Foundation
- April 2024 Financial Statements and Bond Construction Update
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider action items including the purchasing agenda and two donations, and to receive reports on March 2024 financial statements and bond construction. The committee will also discuss rescheduling the May meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural notices and public comment periods.
- Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda
- Donation from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends
- Donation from Urban League of West Michigan
- March 2024 Financial Statements report
- Bond Construction Update report
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss a draft policy for closing and securing educational buildings, receive a bond project update, and hear an update on the GRPS Facilities Task Force. The agenda also includes public comment and standard notices. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of draft policy for closing and securing educational buildings
- Bond project update
- Update on the GRPS Facilities Task Force
- Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on several financial items. They will consider approving the purchasing agenda and its addendum, as well as a donation from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends. The committee will also receive training on the governor's budget proposal and purchasing, and review February 2024 financial statements and a bond construction update.
- Approval of Purchasing Agenda and Addendum for April 15, 2024
- Donation from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends
- Governor's Budget Proposal Preview for FY 24-25
- February 2024 Financial Statements report
- Bond Construction Update
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss and receive updates on facilities-related topics. The agenda includes a draft policy on building closures, updates on the Sibley and Coit projects, and progress on school projects at Sigsbee, Riverside, and Houseman Field. The committee will also discuss RFP language for design and construction manager services and a communication strategy for families affected by bond projects and schedule impacts.
- Draft policy on building closures
- Sibley and Coit project updates
- School projects updates: Sigsbee, Riverside, Houseman Field
- RFP language for design and construction manager services
- Communication strategy for families impacted by bond projects
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and act on financial matters, including approving a purchasing agenda, accepting donations, and reviewing financial reports. The agenda includes a training session on school finance and updates on bond sales and construction.
- Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda for March 4, 2024 board meeting
- Donation from STEM Greenhouse for computer lab
- Donation from West Michigan Youth Ballet
- January 2024 Financial Statements report
- Bond Sale Report and Bond Construction Update
City Board Liaison Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools City Board Liaison Committee is meeting to receive reports and discuss items of mutual interest between the city and school district. The agenda includes updates on the Third Ward commissioner appointment process, facilities usage, and a potential partnership with the Grand Rapids Fire Department. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed on the agenda.
- Third Ward Commissioner Appointments Process & Update
- Facilities Usage report
- Our Community's Children Executive Director's Report
- Grand Rapids Fire Department Potential Partnership
- Reimagine GRPS with Us! Update
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will discuss the process for closing buildings and review community input regarding renovations for Sibley and Coit. The committee will also receive updates on engagement with Leonard and Stocking families and conduct a review of several facilities-related policies.
- Discussion on the process for closing buildings
- Review of community input for Sibley and Coit renovations
- Update on engagement with Leonard and Stocking families
- Policy review of Fees, Payments, and Rentals (3340)
- Policy review of Surplus Land or Buildings (3950)
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the purchasing agenda, adopting budget amendments for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund, and accepting several donations. The committee will also receive reports on December 2023 financial statements, bond construction updates, and the January Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. These items will be recommended to move forward to the full board meeting for final approval.
- Approval of Purchasing Agenda
- Adoption of Budget Amendment I for General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund
- Acceptance of Dream Fund grant from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
- Acceptance of donation from WXMI Fox 17
- Acceptance of donations from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends and Tarkett Flooring