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Grand Rapids Public Schools public meetings in 2025

64 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 19, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 3:30 p.m.

Committee to discuss draft RFP and rubric for facilities work

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) and a draft rubric, likely related to school facilities projects. No decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion items. Public comment will be taken.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves draft RFP for board review

The committee agreed the draft Request for Proposal is ready for the full board. They proposed specific changes to clarify priorities, restrict competing proposals, and include restrictive covenants. Staff will make edits for the January 12, 2026 meeting.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Board to vote on teachers union contract ratification

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to decide on ratifying the Grand Rapids Education Association contract for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027. The board will also review the Facilities Master Plan and receive an owner's representative update. Action items include approving a purchasing agenda, accepting a donation from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation Challenge Scholars Grant, and supporting the 'Invest in MI Kids' ballot initiative. A discussion on board executive officer roles in preparation for the 2026 organizational meeting is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: GRPS Board ratifies teacher contract and endorses 'Invest in MI Kids' initiative

The Board of Education ratified the Grand Rapids Education Association contract and approved a resolution supporting the Invest in MI Kids proposal. Additionally, the board approved several purchasing items including facility improvement increases and a community foundation grant.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. @ Ottawa Hills High School

Facilities committee to discuss master plan, property updates

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will discuss the Facilities Master Plan with Plante Moran Cresa, receive updates from JLL regarding the definition of "functional obsolete" and the order of property disposal, and receive an update on leases. Public comment will be taken.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. @ Ottawa Hills High School

Board to vote on bond refunding resolution at Dec. 8 meeting

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board will consider several action items including a bond refunding resolution, annual summer tax levy, and acceptance of the Emergency Operations Plan. A legislative presentation on the school aid budget by Rep. Carol Glanville is scheduled. The board will also go into closed session for a negotiations team update.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education hereby designates the following financial institutions as approved depositories of district funds:
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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Special Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Board to vote on opting into 31aa state funding

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting. They will discuss and take action on opting in to receive 31aa funding, with a deadline driving the decision. The board will also hold a closed session for security planning under the Open Meetings Act.

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✓ Decided: GRPS board votes unanimously to conditionally opt into state education funds

The Grand Rapids Public Schools board voted unanimously to accept state 31aa funding under Public Act 15 of 2025, with a condition allowing rescission if attorney-client privilege is not restored. A formal resolution will be presented at the December 8 meeting to authorize execution. The board also approved the agenda and held a closed session for security planning.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

GRPS board work session: closed sessions, communications audit, superintendent goals

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session with public comment, two closed sessions under the Open Meetings Act (for a negotiations update and superintendent evaluation), and discussions on a communications audit, MI Kids, Coffee with the Board, and the superintendent's 2025 goals. The board will also review December meeting reports and hear board president announcements.

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✓ Decided: Board directs legal counsel to draft MI Kids resolution

The board approved a motion to create a resolution supporting the 'Invest in MI Kids' ballot initiative after a presentation on the Communications Audit. The meeting also included closed sessions for negotiations and superintendent evaluation updates.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to review bond refunding and purchasing agendas

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend several action items for the full Board of Education. These include a bond refunding resolution and various purchasing agendas. The committee will also review financial statements from October 2025.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee moves bond refunding and several donations to Board of Education

The Finance Committee approved several items to move forward to the December 8, 2025, Board of Education meeting. These include a bond refunding resolution intended to save an estimated $5 million in taxpayer costs and multiple school donations. The committee also reviewed the Purchasing Agenda and its addendum.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.

City Board Liaison Committee to discuss city strategic plan and children's report

The City Board Liaison Committee will receive updates from the GRPS Board President and Superintendent, as well as reports from the Mayor and City Manager. The meeting includes discussions on city strategic planning and a report regarding the community's children.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses property dispositions and city strategic planning

The committee reviewed updates on the disposition of Alexander and Stocking properties, including upcoming community meetings planned for January 2026. Discussion also covered the City of Grand Rapids strategic plan and safety protocols regarding immigrant communities near school sites.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. @ Ottawa Hills High School

Board to review school aid budget, act on purchasing agenda

The board will hear a presentation on the School Aid Budget, consider approval of the Purchasing Agenda and an addendum, and receive updates from committees including Finance and Ad Hoc Facilities. Several resolutions recognizing national awareness weeks and a quarterly bond/construction update are also on the agenda. Most routine items will be bundled into a consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Grand Rapids Public Schools approved several purchasing agenda items including safety and curriculum.

The Board of Education approved a variety of expenditures covering school safety, curriculum, and facility upgrades. These decisions included funding for social-emotional learning, coding programs, surveillance systems, and drinking fountain replacements.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. @ Ottawa Hills High School

Facilities committee reviews bond update, security entryways, school name change

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will receive updates on the JLL facilities process and a brief bond update. Members will also discuss the naming of the NE (Aberdeen) School and an overview of secured entryway buildings. Public comment will be heard.

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✓ Decided: Committee asked for feedback on JLL criteria and moved outreach to Jan 2026

The committee reviewed updates from JLL on property assessments and scoring criteria but did not adopt any formal actions. Members were asked to provide feedback on the proposed weighted criteria within a week, and the community‑engagement sessions for the Alexander and Stocking sites were proposed to be held in January 2026. No votes or approvals were recorded.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Special Board Meeting @ 4:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Board to hold closed session on negotiations update

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting to enter closed session under the Open Meetings Act for a negotiations team update. The agenda also includes public comment and a three-hour board professional development session on Open Meetings Act training with the Michigan Association of School Boards. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific votes on contracts or policies listed.

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✓ Decided: Board held closed session on negotiations and received training on Open Meetings Act

The board convened for a special meeting to discuss negotiations and receive training on the Open Meetings Act. No public action was taken.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Board to review 2024-25 audit and 2025-26 budget snapshot

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to receive reports on the 2024-25 audit and the 2025-26 budget snapshot. A previously listed probationary teacher termination action item has been removed from the agenda. The board will also conduct a self-evaluation check-in and discuss November board meeting reports.

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✓ Decided: GRPS Board reviews annual financial audit and budget processes

The board reviewed the 2024-25 financial audit, which is expected to result in an unmodified opinion. Discussions also covered the district's budget development process and a proposed policy for regular board policy reviews.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Finance Committee to vote on purchasing agenda for board approval

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on approving the Purchasing Agenda and its addendum, both of which will move to the full Board of Education for final approval. The committee will also review the September 2025 financial statements and receive an update on the 2025-2026 Michigan state budget and its impact on state aid. Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items will be heard.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves purchasing agenda and addendum for Board review

The Finance Committee approved the Purchasing Agenda and a Purchasing Agenda Addendum to move forward to the Board of Education meeting on November 10, 2025. Discussion included student activity expenses, state budget impacts, and potential bond refunding savings.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Facilities committee to discuss master plan

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of Grand Rapids Public Schools will meet to discuss the Facilities Master Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including notice, public comment, and standard statements. No specific proposals or actions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviewed Montessori expansion budget issues; no decisions taken

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee examined the Montessori expansion project, noting a $15‑20 million budget overrun and considering single‑campus, two‑campus, or relocation options. No final actions or votes were made; the committee remains in a brainstorming phase and pledged to improve transparency with updated timelines and financial details. Weekly meetings will continue and consultants were asked to provide detailed updates on bond project phases for future board presentations.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. @ Ottawa Hills High School

Board to vote on adoption of new sex education curricula

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will vote on accepting the Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3Rs) sex education curriculum and the Puberty Wonder Years curriculum after two public hearings. The board will also go into closed session for a negotiations team update and consider the purchasing agenda. A consent agenda includes approval of minutes, administrative appointments (interim principal and assistant principal), personnel transactions, and financial statements for August 2025. Several resolutions will be recognized, including Lights on Afterschool, Michigan Principals Month, Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month, and National Polish American Heritage Month.

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✓ Decided: Grand Rapids Public Schools approved several purchasing agenda items

The Board of Education approved a variety of contracts and purchases for the 2025-2026 school year. These included facility management software, paper products, and various educational program services. The board also entered a closed session regarding negotiations.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. @ Ottawa Hills High

Facilities committee to discuss Montessori at Riverside and JLL update

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee is meeting to receive an update from facilities consultant JLL and to hold a discussion about Montessori at Riverside. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment and standard notices.

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✓ Decided: Committee discusses Montessori program space and budget constraints

The committee reviewed options for the future of the Montessori program at Riverside due to insufficient bond funding. Staff was directed to provide updated data on building capacities, classroom availability, and renovation costs. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled within 7–10 days.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Public Hearing on Sex Education Curriculum @ 5:30 p.m. @ GRPS University - 1400 Fuller Avenue NE

Public hearing on sex education curricula: 3Rs and Puberty Wonder Years

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive community input on proposed sex education curricula. Presentations will be given on the Rights, Respect, Responsibility (3Rs) curriculum from Advocates for Youth and the Puberty Wonder Years curriculum. The board will then take public comment before adjourning. No formal vote or decision is scheduled at this hearing.

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✓ Decided: GRPS holds public hearing on sex education curriculum update

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education held a public hearing on proposed updates to the reproductive health curriculum. Staff presented plans to update 5th-grade materials and expand instruction to 4th and 6th grades. No formal decisions were made during the hearing.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Finance Committee to vote on purchasing agenda and review August financials

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and vote on a purchasing agenda, which will then move to the full board meeting. The committee will also review the August 2025 financial statements. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural notices.

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✓ Decided: Finance committee approved purchasing agenda and forwarded it to full board

The Finance Committee approved the district’s purchasing agenda, which covers routine supply orders and unexpected repairs at Union High School’s health center that affect facility operations for students and staff, and sent it to the full Board of Education for final action on October 13. Staff presented August financial statements showing grant revenue carryover, seasonal property tax collection patterns, and approximately $200,000 in foundation donations for athletics. Committee members discussed the budget amendment process, potential cost reductions, and a proposed capital projects sinking fund, but no additional votes were taken.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria

Board considers amendment to public participation bylaw

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special work session to discuss board meeting safety and procedures. The board will consider a first reading of an amendment to Bylaw #1370 regarding public participation.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts updated public participation policy

The board approved an amendment to the Public Participation Policy regarding comment cards. The session also included a legislative update on the state budget and a discussion on meeting safety and procedures.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. (Reconvening of Recessed Meeting - September 8, 2025) @ Ottawa Hills High School

GRPS Board to approve wage reopener, purchasing agenda, and administrative appointments

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is reconvening its September 8 meeting to vote on administrative and financial items. The board will consider motions to approve a GRPSPA wage reopener, accept a purchasing agenda, and approve the consent agenda, which includes two assistant principal appointments. These actions will set district compensation terms, approve vendor purchases, and finalize staffing assignments. The meeting also covers resolutions for Peace Education Week and Hispanic Heritage Month, along with committee reports and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Peace Education Week resolution and corrects previous meeting minutes

The Board of Education approved a resolution declaring September 22-26 as a Week of Peace Education. Members also corrected the September 8, 2025, minutes to replace an adjournment with a recess and entered a closed session for a negotiations update.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. - Time Adjusted for Closed Session

Board to enter closed session for collective bargaining, consider wage reopener

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets at 6:00 p.m. (time adjusted for closed session) to hold a closed session for collective bargaining under the Open Meetings Act. The board will vote on a Peace Education Week Resolution, approve a Purchasing Agenda, and consider acceptance of the GRPSPA Wage Reopener. The agenda also includes public comment, scholar representative reports, and a consent agenda covering minutes, administrative appointments, and personnel transactions.

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✓ Decided: Grand Rapids Board recesses meeting due to capacity and safety concerns

The board voted to recess the meeting following discussions regarding meeting capacity, safety, and Open Meetings Act compliance. The board agreed to reconvene at a later date in a larger venue to continue public comment.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Facilities Committee to discuss project updates and joint-use agreements

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will meet to receive updates on facilities projects and to discuss a City Joint Use Agreement and a Joint Users' Agreement. No voting items are listed; the agenda consists of discussion and reports only.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews facility updates and city joint use agreement progress

The committee received updates on summer construction projects and parking lot renovations. Discussions included the status of the Northeast Elementary project and ongoing analysis of the Riverside project. Updates were also provided regarding the City Joint Use Agreement and property evaluations by a task force.

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Fri Sep 5, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Board Retreat @ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Board retreat with governance professional learning session

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting/retreat focusing on board governance professional learning. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the agenda, and a discussion/informational session on board governance. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

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✓ Decided: Grand Rapids Board of Education holds professional development retreat

The board participated in a governance retreat focused on communication, transparency, and district finances. Discussions centered on improving board-staff relationships and establishing clearer protocols for oversight.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to discuss GREA contract negotiations in closed session

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session that includes a closed session to discuss an update on negotiations with the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA). The board will also consider adopting Policy #1370 on public participation, receive a report on staffing recruitment and retention, and discuss priorities for district properties and board goals.

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✓ Decided: Grand Rapids Board adopts new public participation policy and certifies delegates

The board approved updated policies regarding public participation and designated three members as delegates for the Michigan Association of School Boards. Additionally, staff provided updates on teacher vacancies and facility management processes.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to recommend approval of Purchasing Agenda

The Finance Committee will consider a motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and forward it to the next Board meeting. The agenda also includes public notices, a finance training session on audits, and public comment. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed in the provided agenda text.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved the district purchasing agenda

The Finance Committee reviewed the district audit process, purchasing items, and potential bond refunding. The committee approved the Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the Board of Education meeting.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025

City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:30 p.m.

Liaison committee to discuss joint-use agreement, crosswalks

The City Board Liaison Committee will meet to receive updates on the Joint Use Agreement between the city and schools, hear a report from JLL on owner's representation, and discuss crosswalks and crossing guards. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a report from Our Community's Children.

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✓ Decided: Liaison Committee approves agenda and reviews joint facility and safety updates

The committee approved the meeting agenda. Members discussed ongoing negotiations for a joint use agreement for shared facilities and provided updates on school zone traffic safety and youth programming.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Board to vote on joining West Michigan Health Insurance Pool

The board will vote on a resolution to become a member of the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool, accept the first reading of a policy on public participation, and certify delegates to the MASB Delegate Assembly. Reports will cover a sinking fund millage feasibility study, back-to-school safety, and a bond construction update. A closed session is planned for collective bargaining negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves membership in West Michigan Health Insurance Pool

The Board authorized membership in the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) for a minimum of three years. The board also received reports on summer learning outcomes, school safety preparations, and bond-funded construction progress.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Facilities committee to discuss master plan update and building naming policy

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of Grand Rapids Public Schools will meet to receive updates on the JLL Owner's Representative and the Facilities Master Plan. The committee will also hold a discussion on a policy for naming school buildings. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews building naming policy and JLL contract finalization

The committee confirmed the JLL Owner’s Rep contract is signed and will begin analyzing facility priorities and property proposals. Members discussed updating Policy 4900 to include term limits for donation-based naming rights and clauses for removing names due to misconduct. No formal votes were recorded; revised policy language will be sent for legal review.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Public Hearing on Sex Education Curriculum @ 5:30 p.m.

Public hearing on proposed sex education curricula

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public hearing to present two proposed sex education curricula — 'Rights, Respect, Responsibility' (3Rs) and 'Puberty Wonder Years' — and to receive public comment. No board decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to presentations and public input.

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✓ Decided: Board held public hearing on proposed sex education curricula

The Board of Education held a public hearing to review the proposed adoption of the 3Rs and Puberty: The Wonder Years curricula. No formal vote to adopt the programs was recorded in the minutes.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 6:00 p.m.

GRPS board to discuss superintendent evaluation and approve purchasing agenda

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special work session including a legislative conversation, approval of a purchasing agenda, and a closed session to update superintendent evaluation goals. An action item on evaluation mode will follow the closed session. The board will also set topics for the August meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves purchasing agenda including $600,000 for pool renovations

The Board approved a purchasing agenda covering instructional supplies, legal services, and facility projects. Members also received a legislative update regarding state budget uncertainty and held a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to vote on purchasing agenda

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will consider approving the Purchasing Agenda, which would then move to the full Board of Education for a vote. The meeting also includes a public comment period and standard procedural notices.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves Purchasing Agenda for Special Board of Education meeting

The Finance Committee approved the Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the Special Board of Education meeting on July 28, 2025. Members discussed the timing of fiscal year budget applications and the use of a digital assessment library from NCS Pearson Inc. for special education compliance.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

GRPS board to adopt equity, at-risk, and 6 other policies

This special board meeting work session includes a discussion with JLL Owner's Representatives, continued discussion of Big Bold Ideas from a prior retreat, and board member engagement among colleagues. The board will also vote on a consent agenda and adopt eight policies, including an equity policy and policies on at-risk scholars, equal education opportunity, and school admissions.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses real estate strategy and meeting efficiency

The board met with JLL to explore strategies for managing and monetizing surplus district properties. Members held a brainstorming session for strategic initiatives and discussed updating the public participation policy. No substantive votes were taken other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to develop strategic goals at work session

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special work session focused on developing board goals. The agenda includes public comment and a single substantive item under Special Order of Business: Board Goals Development. No votes on contracts or policy changes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses draft goals for policy review and strategic alignment

The board held a work session to develop collective goals for the upcoming year. Members discussed draft priorities regarding policy review processes, board-superintendent alignment, and student data monitoring. No final goals were adopted during this session.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Board to vote on layoff resolution and equity policy first reading

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board will vote on a purchasing agenda, a GREA layoff resolution, and first readings of policies on equity, at-risk scholars, equal education opportunity, discriminatory harassment, school admissions, release of students, visitors, and parent visitation. The board will also receive reports on the GRPS Foundation, the sinking fund, and financial statements, and may enter closed session for collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $85,000 for sinking fund millage planning

The Board approved a purchasing agenda to fund public relations and community engagement for a potential sinking fund millage. The Board also adopted a resolution to lay off two teachers who lacked certification for vacant positions.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Board Retreat @ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Canceled

Special Board Meeting/Board Retreat canceled

This was a Special Board Meeting/Board Retreat scheduled for July 1, 2025, but it was canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda included only procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and a planned board governance professional learning session.

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Mon Jun 30, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Work session on sinking fund, purchasing, and property disposition

The Board of Education is holding a special work session to discuss and possibly act on several items. Key agenda items include a sinking fund discussion, approval of a purchasing agenda (action item), a discussion of 'big and bold ideas', and disposition of properties related to the budget. Public comment is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $40,000 chiller compressor replacement for Franklin Campus

The Board approved a purchasing agenda including a contract for equipment replacement. Members also received a presentation on potential timelines for a sinking fund millage and held a retreat discussion on governance and aspirational ideas.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 6:30 p.m.

Board to vote on 2025-26 operating, special revenue, and debt retirement budgets

The Board of Education will consider adopting three separate budgets for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The meeting also includes votes on executive exempt contracts and blanket purchase orders.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2025-2026 General Operating Budget

The Board adopted the General Operating Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to prevent disruptions to summer school, staff pay, and meal programs. The budget includes administrative cuts and salary freezes. The motion passed with a 5-4 vote.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Public Hearing on the Proposed 2025-26 Budget @ 5:30 p.m.

Public hearing on proposed 2025-26 school budget

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a public hearing to present and receive public comment on the proposed 2025-26 budget. Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Kribs will provide an overview. Resolutions for the General Operating, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement funds are attached. The board will not vote at this hearing; it is solely for public input.

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✓ Decided: Board holds public hearing on proposed 2025-26 budget

The Board of Education held a public hearing to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget. Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Kribs presented revenue and expense assumptions. No formal votes or decisions were made during this meeting.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance committee to review purchasing agenda, donations, and financials

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will vote on approving a purchasing agenda to forward to the full board, and three donations: a scoreboard for Ottawa Hills High School, a Safe Routes to School mini-grant for Museum High School, and a GRUPA Model School Conference donation. They will also review the May 2025 financial statements. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends purchasing agenda and three donations for Board approval

The Finance Committee approved moving a purchasing agenda and three specific donations forward to the Board of Education for final action. The committee also reviewed May 2025 financial statements, which are tracking as expected.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

GRPS board to review 2025-26 budget and approve executive contracts

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget and act on several items, including blanket purchase orders, a purchasing agenda, and one-year executive exempt contracts. The board will also receive updates on the owner's rep contract with JLL and a policy advisory update. No decisions have been made yet; the meeting includes both presentations and action items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves urgent purchasing agenda and reviews 2025-26 budget

The Board approved a purchasing agenda for urgent 2025-26 instructional supplies and services. The Board tabled blanket purchase orders until June 23 and received a presentation on the 2025-26 budget process and projections.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

School board to vote on Enhancement Millage Renewal Resolution

The board will vote on several action items including an Enhancement Millage Renewal Resolution, approval of the 2025-2026 MHSAA membership, budget amendments for the General, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement funds, and resolutions for non-renewal of two teachers. Reports will cover legislative updates and the Public Safety Annual Report. A closed session is scheduled for collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Board approves millage renewal and MHSAA membership

The board approved the 2025-26 Michigan High School Athletic Association Membership Resolution and the Enhancement Millage Renewal Resolution. Superintendent Dr. Roby detailed planned 10% budget reductions across all departments to ensure financial stability.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Board to discuss fines for unauthorized field use, school updates

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will discuss several topics, including exploring options to address unauthorized use of district fields and implementing fines. They will also receive updates on the Ottawa Hills scoreboard, facilities at Riverside, Ken-O-Sha, and Aberdeen, and community engagement around Riverside Middle. No votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee advances purchasing agenda and three donations to Board of Education

The Finance Committee approved moving a purchasing agenda and three specific donations forward to the June 23, 2025, Board of Education meeting. The committee also reviewed May 2025 financial statements, which are tracking as expected.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance committee recommends budget amendments and donations

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will consider and recommend approval of several action items to the full board, including budget amendments for the General, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement funds, a purchasing agenda, blanket purchase orders for 2025-2026, and donations from foundations. The committee will also receive the April 2025 financial statements.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends three budget amendments and purchasing agenda for Board approval

The Finance Committee voted to move the Purchasing Agenda, 2025-2026 Blanket Purchase Orders, and three budget amendments (General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund) to the full Board of Education. Members discussed the challenge of approving purchases before the 2025-2026 budget is finalized. The committee also reviewed a $100,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation for Museum High.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on Kent ISD trustee ballot appointment and review millage proposal

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to vote on appointing a trustee to cast the ballot for the Kent Intermediate School District election and to receive a presentation on a proposed enhancement millage.

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✓ Decided: Board designates representative and votes for Kent ISD candidates

The Board approved a resolution designating Sara Melton as the district's representative for the Kent Intermediate School District biennial election. The board directed the representative to vote for candidates David Drake and Laura Featherston. The board also received a presentation on a proposed millage renewal for the Kent ISD.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. The biennial election of the Board of Kent Intermediate School District (the "ISD") will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025; and
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Mon May 12, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

GRPS board to hear Reimagine facility plan, vote on Kent ISD budget and election rep.

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation on the Reimagine GRPS Facility Plan and take action on several items including the Kent Intermediate School District operating budget for 2025-26, appointing a board member to cast a ballot in the Kent ISD biennial election on June 2, 2025, and approval of the purchasing agenda. The board will also consider a second reading and adoption of Policy #5355 on the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act, and ratify appointments to the Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Board of Directors.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews facility plan and staffing updates

The board approved the meeting agenda and received reports on the Reimagine GRPS Facility Plan and current staffing vacancies. No substantive votes on policy or contracts were recorded in the provided text.

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Wed May 7, 2025

City Board Liaison Committee @ 4:00 p.m.

City Board Liaison Committee to discuss former school property use

The committee will meet to discuss the acquisition and use of former school properties. The meeting also includes updates on joint use agreements, youth employment programs, and a partnership with the fire department.

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✓ Decided: City and Schools discuss property use and joint lease revisions

The committee held conceptual discussions regarding the use of underutilized school properties for housing and community centers. No formal decisions or commitments were made regarding property acquisition or the joint lease agreement.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to review purchasing agenda and March financial statements

The Finance Committee will consider approving a purchasing agenda to be moved forward to the next Board Meeting. The committee will also review financial statements from March 2025 and receive training on the district's purchasing process.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves Purchasing Agenda for Board of Education review

The Finance Committee approved the Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the May 12, 2025, Board of Education meeting. The committee also reviewed March 2025 financial statements and received training on district purchasing processes.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Special Board Meeting Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on sick time policy first reading and KIASB election

This special board work session will consider action items including a first reading of Policy #5355 (Michigan Earned Sick Time Act) and the election of Andrea Haidle to the KIASB Board of Directors. The board will also enter closed session for team negotiations and attorney-client privileged discussions. Other discussions include board norms, goals, and upcoming meeting topics.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025 governance norms and accepts first reading of sick time policy

The Board of Education approved the 2025 Board Governance Norms, which include a four-part accountability process for members. The board also accepted the first reading of Policy #5355 regarding the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act. Members discussed prioritizing three strategic goals based on previous self-assessments.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Board to vote on purchasing agenda and owner's rep recommendation

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving a purchasing agenda and an owner's representative recommendation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, donations, and resolutions recognizing Administrative Professionals Day, Volunteer Appreciation Week, Student Leadership Week, Teacher Appreciation, and School Nurse Day. The superintendent will report on certified count day enrollment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves meeting agenda; reports student achievements and enrollment

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda via voice vote. The session primarily consisted of reports on student academic and athletic achievements, the One Book One City initiative, and the spring certified count day enrollment. No other substantive actions were recorded.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Facilities committee to discuss lease/sale policy and community use fees

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will discuss potential changes to board policy on lease/sale of real estate property, review building use policies including pricing for community use, and explore options for addressing unauthorized use of district fields. Updates will be given on Sigsbee and community engagement around Aberdeen. No formal votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Committee seeks to standardize lease limits and update facility use fees

The committee agreed to revise real estate policies to establish a consistent two-year lease threshold. Members discussed updating facility use pricing for cost recovery and implementing fines for unauthorized use of district fields. The Sigsbee project is reported to be on schedule and on budget.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on adopting Bylaw #1180 for committees

This special board meeting includes a second reading and adoption vote on Bylaw #1180 regarding committees, an action item. In addition, the board will discuss a legislative update, review 2024 graduation rates, and address several work session topics including superintendent goals, board norms, and planning for future meetings.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Bylaw #1180 and approves Superintendent's 2025 goals

The Board of Education adopted Bylaw #1180 regarding committees and approved the Superintendent's goals for 2025. Members also scheduled upcoming community engagement dates and reviewed 2024 graduation data.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee to review purchasing agenda and February financial statements

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss and act upon a purchasing agenda and two donations. The committee will also review financial statements from February 2025 and conduct a school finance training session.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee advances purchasing agenda and donations to full Board

The Finance Committee approved moving a purchasing agenda and two donations to the April 14 Board of Education meeting. The committee also received a 'School Finance 101' training session covering district revenue, expenditures, and the impact of ending COVID-19 funding.

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Mon Mar 17, 2025

Special Board Meeting @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to receive update on GRPS team negotiations

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to conduct a closed session for an update on team negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes bargaining team for GREA negotiations

The Board of Education authorized a specific bargaining team to negotiate mandatory subjects with the Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA). This decision followed a closed session regarding team negotiations updates.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Facilities Committee to review Aberdeen schematics and unoccupied building policy

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of Grand Rapids Public Schools will meet to discuss two main items: schematics for Aberdeen (likely a school) and an update on the district's unoccupied building policy. Public comment will be taken on agenda and non-agenda items. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews concept plans for new elementary school

The committee reviewed architectural concept plans for a new elementary school, focusing on student well-being, safety, and budget-driven design trade-offs. No formal votes were taken; the committee requested further engagement with academic staff to refine the design.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Board to vote on budget amendments for three funds

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will vote on Budget Amendment I for the General, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement Funds. The board will also consider a first reading of Bylaw #1180 on committees and approve a purchasing agenda (with the Opportunity Thrive proposal pulled). Additional actions include administrative appointments, donations, and consent agenda items covering minutes, reports, and resolutions.

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✓ Decided: GRPS Board approves purchasing agenda and first reading of committee bylaw

The Board approved a purchasing agenda including HVAC and grounds repair modifications and teacher certification funding. Members also approved the first reading of Bylaw #1180 regarding committees. The meeting included reports on a 10-year high graduation rate and transportation technology updates.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on moving March meeting to March 3

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special work session. They are scheduled to vote on rescheduling the March 10 regular board meeting to March 3 due to a conflict. The board will also receive reports on first-semester data, summer learning, and staffing recruitment and retention. Superintendent goal setting for 2025 has been tabled.

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✓ Decided: Board reschedules March regular meeting to March 3

The Board of Education approved moving the March regular board business meeting from March 10, 2025, to March 3, 2025. The board also discussed revisions to Policy #1180 regarding committee membership and language.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee reviews budget amendments and donations

The Finance Committee is reviewing several action items to move forward to the full Board of Education. These include multiple budget amendments and three specific donation items.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee moves purchasing agenda to Board of Education

The committee approved moving the Purchasing Agenda to the March 3, 2025, Board of Education meeting. Members also reviewed a General Fund Budget Amendment reflecting a projected revenue decrease of $800,000 and an expenditure increase of approximately $4.5 million.

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Sat Feb 22, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Board Retreat @ 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Board retreat for governance training and self-assessment

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special board meeting and retreat focused on effective governance professional development. The agenda includes reviewing communication style survey results, discussing board governance self-assessment results, and prioritizing governance work to support the strategic plan. No formal decisions or votes on specific policies, contracts, or financial matters are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds governance and professional development retreat

The board participated in a professional development retreat focused on governance, communication styles, and supporting the Strategic Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded. Board members were assigned homework regarding roles, expectations, and governance norms due by February 28, 2025.

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Mon Feb 17, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Superintendent Evaluation Training @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to train on superintendent evaluation process

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a training session with the Michigan Association of School Administrators to certify board members in evaluating the superintendent. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No other decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board receives training on superintendent evaluation system

The Board of Education held a special meeting focused on training for the School Advance Superintendent Evaluation System. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Board to vote on immigrant family support resolution, Schools of Choice

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will consider action on a resolution to support immigrant families, a Kent ISD Schools of Choice resolution, and a purchasing agenda. The board will also enter closed session for collective bargaining. Reports include a bond update, legislative update, and administrative appointments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple facility and instructional contracts

The Board approved a purchasing agenda including instructional services, facility maintenance, and equipment. The meeting also included updates on state budget recommendations and ongoing bond projects.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

GRPS facilities committee discusses bond projects, leases, unoccupied building policy

The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will receive updates on bond projects, review lease agreements, discuss developing a policy for unoccupied buildings, and hear a city presentation on a pilot program. No decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and information only.

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✓ Decided: Facilities Committee sets new meeting schedule and reviews bond project updates

The committee agreed to meet on the second Monday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Members received updates on bond projects, including construction at Sibley and turf replacement at Houseman Field. No formal votes were taken on project bids or policies.

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Thu Jan 30, 2025

Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m.

Finance committee to vote on purchasing agenda, review December finances

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on a purchasing agenda to recommend approval to the full Board of Education. They will also review the December 2024 financial statements. The meeting includes public comment and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves Purchasing Agenda for Board of Education review

The Finance Committee approved the Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the February 10, 2025, Board of Education meeting. Members discussed the upcoming Harrison Park Academy health center construction and the status of December 2024 financial statements.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m.

Board to vote on UGRESP union wage and benefit agreement

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will consider an action item on the UGRESP bargaining unit wage and benefit agreement and discuss the district's response to immigration executive orders. The board will also receive a report on Board Policy #1180 Committees and consider a motion to amend the superintendent's contract. This is a special meeting with public comment allowed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves UGRESP wage agreement and forms immigration advisory committee

The Board of Education approved a wage and benefit agreement for the UGRESP bargaining unit. Members also voted to create an advisory committee to review policies regarding the district's response to immigration executive orders.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

Special Board Meeting/Annual Organizational Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.

Annual organizational meeting includes officer elections and immigration report

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds its annual organizational meeting to elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer), approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule, and act on a consent agenda. The superintendent will report on the district's immigration enforcement readiness. A resolution recognizing the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board elects officers and approves 2025 meeting schedule

The Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and establish the 2025 meeting calendar. New board members were sworn in, and the Superintendent detailed protocols for responding to immigration executive orders.

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