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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
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

Mon Sep 28, 2026

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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 Click the Agenda Icon below to access the Public Meeting. 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 Click the Agenda Icon below to access the Public Meeting. 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 Subject …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 Click the Agenda Icon below to access the Public Meeting. 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 1 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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 Click the Agenda Icon below to access the Public Meeting. 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 …
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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.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 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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Sat Jun 13, 2026

Board Meeting

GRPS board retreat to review superintendent search timeline

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special board meeting and retreat on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria at GRPS University, 1400 Fuller Avenue NE. The agenda is largely discussion-based, centered on preparing for a superintendent search, board professional development, board self-assessment and other surveys, and a check-in from the March 28 board retreat. The only action item listed is approval of the agenda; no contracts, rezonings, fee changes, or votes on district business appear on this agenda.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Saturday, June 13, 2026 Special Board Meeting/Retreat @ 9:00 a.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION Cafeteria | GRPS University 1400 Fuller Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505 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 at the agenda 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 9, 2026) Meeting Jun 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Retreat @ 9:00 a.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria Category 1. Public Notice Type Informational File Attachments Notice-2026.06.13 ja ada.pdf (51 KB) 2. Call to Order Subject 2.1 Roll Call Meeting Jun 13, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Retreat @ 9:00 a.m. @ GRPS University, Cafeteria …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Board Meeting

Grand Rapids school board to vote on budget amendments and sale of Alexander and Stocking

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board will vote on Budget Amendment II for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund, plus resolutions to sell Alexander and Stocking. It will also consider a Michigan High School Athletic Association membership resolution, a purchasing agenda, and 2026-27 blanket purchases. Public comment is allowed, limited to three minutes per speaker.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, June 8, 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 4, 2026) Meeting Jun 8, 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 to …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

GRPS facilities committee to discuss Beckwith green space and property disposal

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Ad Hoc Facilities Committee meets Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rev. Lyman S. Parks Administration Building. The agenda lists discussion items on a Stocking and Alexander review, summer projects, disposal recommendations for two properties, and a green space decision at Beckwith. No votes or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda; items are marked as discussion or reports.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, June 8, 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 6/5/2026) Meeting Jun 8, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. Category 1. Notice of Meeting (Attached) Type File Attachments Ad Hoc Facilities Notice 06.08.2026.pdf (70 KB) 2. Public Comment Subject 2.1 Public Comment Meeting Jun 8, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. Category 2. Public Comment Type File Attachments 3. Reports/Updates/Discussion Subject 3.1 Stocking and Alexander Review Pending Question Meeting Jun 8, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committe …
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Tue May 26, 2026

Finance Committee

GRPS finance committee to weigh budget amendments and purchasing agenda

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee meets Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE to review finance action items. Members will consider motions to forward the purchasing agenda, 2026-2027 blanket purchase orders, three Budget Amendment II items (General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Debt Retirement Fund), and a Wege Foundation grant donation to the next Board meeting. The committee will also hear a report on April 2026 financial statements. The agenda does not list dollar amounts for these items.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Tuesday, May 26, 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 Click the Agenda Icon below to access the Public Meeting. 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 May 26, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m. Category 1. Public Notices Type Procedural     File Attachments Notice - May 26, 2026 ADA.pdf (153 KB) Subject 1.2 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Meeting May 26, 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 discrimin …
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Mon May 11, 2026

Board Meeting

GRPS board to vote on selling Alexander and Stocking properties and revising Montessori plan

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets Monday, May 11, 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 the sale of the Alexander and Stocking properties, a revision to the Montessori Facilities Master Plan, the 2026-27 Kent Intermediate School District operating budget, and a purchasing agenda. Reports and updates are also scheduled on bond/construction, the Montessori facilities plan, the future use of the Alexander and Stocking properties, and the superintendent search process.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, May 11, 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 (May 7, 2026) Meeting May 11, 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 to …
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Mon May 11, 2026

Ad Hoc Facilities Committee

GRPS facilities committee to discuss JLL proposals for Alexander & Stocking buildings

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education's Ad Hoc Facilities Committee meets Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The agenda lists a public comment period and two discussion items: an update on JLL proposals for the Alexander & Stocking buildings and an update on the Montessori Facilities Master Plan. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda; the items are listed as reports, updates, and discussion only.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, May 11, 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 5/7/2026) Meeting May 11, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilities Committee Meeting @ 5:00 p.m. Category 1. Notice of Meeting (Attached) Type File Attachments Ad Hoc Facilities Notice 05.11.2026.pdf (70 KB) 2. Public Comment Subject 2.1 Public Comment Meeting May 11, 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 Proposals Update – Alexander & Stocking Buildings Meeting May 11, 2026 - Ad Hoc Facilitie …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Board Meeting

GRPS board holds work session on budget, transportation, and superintendent search

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education meets Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE for a special board meeting and work session. The agenda is mostly reports and discussions: a legislative update, a Dean Transportation report, a 'GRPS Budget 101 Workshop & Gleans,' a discussion on reinstating a policy committee, and a superintendent search discussion. The only action item listed is approval of the agenda; no votes on contracts, budgets, or policies are scheduled.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, May 4, 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 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 Notice Subject 1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on April 30, 2026) Meeting May 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. Category 1. Public Notice Type Informational File Attachments Notice-2025.05.04 ja ada.pdf (51 KB) 2. Call to Order Subject 2.1 Roll Call Meeting May 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. Category 2. Call to Order Type Procedur …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board Meeting

GRPS board to vote on purchasing addendum and two employee non-renewals

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education holds a special board meeting and work session on April 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. Street SE. The board will hear a Finance Committee report and an employee non-renewal review, take public comment, and vote on a purchasing agenda addendum plus two non-renewal resolutions for individual employees. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as roll call and approval of the agenda.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, April 27, 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 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 Notice Subject 1.1 Notice of Meeting (Agenda Posted on April 24, 2026) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. Category 1. Public Notice Type Informational File Attachments Notice-2025.04.27 ja ada.pdf (50 KB) 2. Call to Order Subject 2.1 Roll Call Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session @ 5:30 p.m. Category 2. Call to Order Type Pro …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026

Finance Committee

GRPS finance committee to vote on purchasing agenda and two donations

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee meets Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at 1331 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE to consider forwarding a purchasing agenda, a purchasing agenda addendum, and two donations to the full Board. It will also receive March 2026 financial statements and a budget update presentation. The agenda includes public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

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Split-screen / Notes 2 Monday, April 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 Click the Agenda Icon below to access the Public Meeting. 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 Finance Committee 1. Public Notices Subject 1.1 Notice of Meeting (Attached) Meeting Apr 27, 2026 - Finance Committee Meeting @ 4:30 p.m. Category 1. Public Notices Type Procedural     File Attachments Notice - April 27, 2026 ada.pdf (154 KB) Subject 1.2 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Meeting Apr 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 sta …
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