Grand Rapids Public Schools public meetings in 2021

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will consider several action items, including the purchasing agenda, a banking and investment resolution for 2022, a summer school property tax resolution, and two donations. They will also receive reports on October 2021 financial statements, bond construction, and ESSER funding. Public comment is invited.

• Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda
• Banking and Investment Resolution 2022
• Annual Summer School Property Tax Resolution 2022
• Fox 17 / Scripps Foundation Scholastic Book Donation
• Ada Congregational Church / Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends School Supplies Donation

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will consider approving the Purchasing Agenda and three donations (LEGO Foundation Discover Program Grant Class Packs, Interphase Tables, and Defense Zone Hand Sanitizer from Mr. Mike Braxmaier) to move forward to the next Board Meeting. The committee will also receive reports on September 2021 financial statements, a bond construction update, and an ESSER funding update. Public comment is invited, with comment cards due 30 minutes before the meeting.

• Approve Purchasing Agenda
• Donation: LEGO Foundation Discover Program Grant - Class Packs
• Donation: Interphase Tables
• Donation: Mr. Mike Braxmaier - Defense Zone Hand Sanitizer
• September 2021 Financial Statements report

City Board Liaison Committee

The City Board Liaison Committee, a joint body of Grand Rapids Public Schools and City of Grand Rapids officials, is meeting to receive reports and updates. The agenda includes city reports on the Affordable Housing Fund, participatory budgeting, the police chief search, and a racism resolution, alongside school updates on strategic planning, bond projects, and ESSER funds. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Affordable Housing Fund report
• Police Chief Search update
• Resolution on racism as public health crisis
• School Choice Expo on November 4
• ESSER II & III funding update

Finance Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Finance Committee was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural notices and items that were not addressed due to the cancellation.

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee met to review action items including a purchasing agenda and two donations. The committee also scheduled updates regarding bond construction and ESSER funds.

• Approval of the Purchasing Agenda for movement to the next Board Meeting
• Approval of Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grant for Greenway Strategy Group Scope of Work Expansion
• Approval of Third Reformed Church donation for True Success Character Education Program
• Bond Construction update from Director of Facilities and Planning Long Nguyen
• ESSER update from Chief Financial Officer Larry Oberst

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider a purchasing agenda for approval and to receive updates on bond construction and the 2021-2022 School Aid Fund budget. The meeting includes standard public notices and safety protocols for in-person and electronic participation.

• Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda and forward to the next Board meeting
• Bond Construction Update by Director of Facilities and Planning Long Nguyen
• Discussion of the 2021-2022 School Aid Fund Budget
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
• Meeting held at 1331 Franklin St. SE, Board Chambers - Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.

City Board Liaison Committee

The City Board Liaison Committee, a joint body of Grand Rapids Public Schools and city officials, is meeting to hear reports and discuss strategic planning with Greenway Strategy Group, the FY2022 city budget, the OCC administrator search, GRPS budget and ESSER funding, and the non-homestead millage. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no formal votes scheduled beyond routine approvals.

• Greenway Strategy Group presentation on strategic planning
• Fiscal Year 2022 update from Dr. Washington
• OCC Administrator Search update from Mr. Marquardt
• GRPS Budget & ESSER Funding update from Dr. Roby
• Non-Homestead Millage discussion led by Dr. Roby

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including purchasing agendas and donations, and to receive reports on May 2021 financial statements, bond construction, and COVID-19 funds. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items moving forward to the full board.

• Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda
• Motion to approve Blanket Purchases 2021-22
• Motion to approve Donation - Sigsbee Green Schoolyard
• Motion to approve Donation - Ottawa Hills from Allied Electric Inc.
• Report on May 2021 Financial Statements

City Board Liaison Committee

This meeting of the Grand Rapids Public Schools City Board Liaison Committee was canceled. The agenda included reports on the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, an administrator search, strategic planning, and a non-homestead millage, but no decisions were made.

• Meeting canceled
• Fiscal Year 2022 update
• OCC administrator search update
• GRPS budget and ESSER funding update
• Non-homestead millage discussion

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will consider approving two budget amendments (General Fund and Special Revenue Fund) and a purchasing agenda, all of which would move to the June 7, 2021 Board meeting. The committee will also receive reports on April 2021 financial statements, bond construction, COVID-19 funds, and a recap of the May 21 Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. Public comment is allowed, with cards due 30 minutes before the meeting.

• Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda for June 7 Board meeting
• Budget Amendment Two - General Fund
• Budget Amendment Two - Special Revenue Fund
• April 2021 Financial Statements report
• COVID-19 Funds Update report

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including approving a purchasing agenda, accepting donations from Fox Subaru, GR Parks & Recreation, and Spectrum, and approving a new transportation contract with Dean Transportation. The committee will also receive reports on March 2021 financial statements, bond construction, and COVID-19 funds, and discuss state budget proposals and a potential increase in the authorized operating millage.

• Approve Purchasing Agenda to move to May 3 Board Meeting
• Accept donations: Fox Subaru (Burton Middle), GR Parks & Recreation (Sweet Street Park), Spectrum (rapid testing kits)
• Approve new Dean Transportation contract
• Review March 2021 financial statements and COVID-19 funds update
• Discuss state 2021-22 budget proposals and Headlee millage resolution

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting virtually to review February 2021 financial statements, receive updates on bond construction and COVID-19 funds, and consider several action items including a purchasing agenda and multiple donations. The committee will also discuss a resolution to join a 3% closing agreement. Public comment is available via electronic comment cards.

• Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda
• Donation of book vending machine to C.A. Frost
• Donations from GRPS Foundation for Ottawa Hills and Union athletics, and Knaus gift agreement
• Donation from Michigan College Access Network Year 2 Reach Higher High School Grant for Ottawa Hills
• Resolution approval to join 3% closing agreement

City Board Liaison Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools City Board Liaison Committee is holding a virtual meeting to receive reports from city and school officials. Topics include eviction prevention, fiscal updates, the GRow 1000 initiative, the status of the OCC director search, an equity policy, strategic planning, new board officers, and the Return to Learn plan. The meeting also includes a 40-minute discussion on the future of the community's children and public comment.

• Eviction Prevention report by Mayor Bliss
• Fiscal Update by Mr. Washington (City) and Dr. Roby (GRPS)
• GRow 1000 initiative update
• Status of OCC Director Search
• Equity Policy second reading adoption (Bylaw 1017)

Finance Committee

The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and take action on financial matters. The committee will consider approving the purchasing agenda and a donation of winter coats, and will receive reports on January 2021 financial statements, bond construction, COVID-19 funds, and the Governor's 2021-22 budget proposal.

• Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda to move to the March 1, 2021 Board Meeting
• Motion to approve donation of Winter Coats & Additional Clothing Items to the Homeless Program
• Report on January 2021 Financial Statements by CFO Larry Oberst
• Bond Construction Update by Director of Facilities and Planning Long Nguyen
• Update on Governor's 2021-22 Budget Proposal