Grand Rapids Public Schools public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial action items, including the purchasing agenda, the 2023 summer school property tax resolution, and the banking and investment resolution. They will also consider grant proposals from Amplify GR, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, and Fifth Third Young Bankers Club. The committee will receive an update on October 2022 financial statements and a bond construction update. Public comment is available, with comment cards due 30 minutes before the meeting.
- Purchasing Agenda approval to move to next board meeting
- Annual Summer School Property Tax Resolution 2023
- Banking and Investment Resolution 2023
- Amplify GR - 6 mini-grants
- October 2022 Financial Statements report
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss Phase II community engagement goals and metrics, specifically defining success. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the meeting notice, equal opportunity statement, accommodations statement, and electronic meeting information, along with public comment. The main substantive item is the discussion on community engagement for facilities planning.
- Discuss Phase II Community Engagement Goals and Metrics - Defining Success
- Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
- Meeting notice and procedural statements (equal opportunity, accommodations, electronic meetings)
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on financial matters. The main action item is a motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda, which would move it to the next Board meeting. The committee will also receive reports on the September 2022 financial statements and a bond construction update. The agenda includes standard public notices and public comment procedures.
- Motion to approve the Purchasing Agenda
- Review of September 2022 financial statements
- Bond construction update report
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
City Board Liaison Committee
The City Board Liaison Committee, a joint body of Grand Rapids Public Schools and city officials, is meeting to receive reports from the Mayor, City Manager, and GRPS leadership. Topics include an affordable housing fund update, a facility assessment, community development efforts, a participatory budget process, and the GRPS Facilities Master Plan. The agenda is primarily informational with no votes scheduled.
- Update on COGR Affordable Housing Fund
- Update on COGR Facility Assessment
- Update on Participatory Budget Process
- Update on GRPS Facilities Master Plan
- Neighborhood Engagement & City Commission Night Out Meetings
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee will meet to discuss and take action on the purchasing agenda, approve multiple grants from the Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation, and review the August 2022 financial statements. The committee will also receive a bond construction update. Public comment is available.
- Purchasing Agenda for October 3, 2022
- 9 mini-grants from Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation for various schools
- $10,000 grant from Norm and Marilyn Leven Family Fund for Union High School football lockers
- August 2022 Financial Statements
- Bond Construction Update
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to receive reports and updates on facilities planning. The agenda includes a real estate presentation by Dr. Livernois and Plante Moran CRESA, an update on the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) survey with disaggregated respondent demographics, a report on FMP town halls, and an update on the Scholar Survey implementation plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Real estate presentation by Dr. Livernois and Plante Moran CRESA
- Update on FMP survey respondent demographics
- Report on FMP town halls feedback
- Update on Scholar Survey implementation plan
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider two action items: approving the purchasing agenda and accepting a donation from Heart of West Michigan United Way for the Stuff the Bus program. The committee will also receive a bond construction update. Public comment is available, and the meeting is open to the public.
- Motion to approve Purchasing Agenda
- Motion to approve donation from Heart of West Michigan United Way – Stuff the Bus
- Bond Construction Update report
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to review and provide feedback on the Facilities Master Plan survey questions, and to set parameters for a bond proposal presentation at the September 12, 2022 Board of Education work session. The agenda includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Review Facilities Master Plan survey questions and provide feedback and edits
- Provide parameters for September 12, 2022 Board of Education Work Session bond proposal presentation
- Public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a recommendation for the Facilities Master Plan, specifically Concept C. They will also review questions from a July 11 board retreat, define stakeholder groups, and discuss the Kensington Building. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Action on Facilities Master Plan - Concept C Recommendation
- Review of 7/11 Board Retreat Questions and Answers
- Discussion on defining stakeholder groups
- Discussion on Kensington Building
City Board Liaison Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools City Board Liaison Committee is meeting to receive reports from city and school district officials. The agenda includes updates on the Cure Violence program, the reopening of Rosa Parks Circle, 2022 summer camps, and the Our Community's Children program, as well as GRPS strategic plan, facilities master planning, and budget updates. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.
- Cure Violence update
- Rosa Parks Circle reopening
- Parks and Recreation 2022 Summer Camps
- GRPS Facilities Master Planning Update - Timeline and Decision Making Criteria
- GRPS Budget Update
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several financial items, including the purchasing agenda, the 2022-2023 blanket purchasing list, and a STEM education grant donation. The committee will also review the May 2022 financial statements and receive a bond construction update. These recommendations will move forward to the next Board of Education meeting.
- Purchasing Agenda for July 18, 2022 board meeting
- 2022-2023 Blanket Purchasing List
- Donation from GVSU, MiSTEM Network, and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy for 3P STEM Education Grant
- May 2022 Financial Statements review
- Bond Construction Update
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee is meeting to review action items regarding the Facilities Master Plan. The agenda includes discussing decision-making criteria and establishing a timeline for the plan.
- Action Item: Values Driven Decision-Making Criteria for Facilities Master Plan
- Discussion: Short, Medium, and Long-Term Decision Definitions
- Action Item: Facilities Master and Plan Timeline
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on several financial items, including a purchasing agenda, budget amendments for the General, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement funds, and a donation from the Steelcase Foundation. The committee will also review April 2022 financial statements, a bond construction update, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 School Aid Budget and the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference. These recommendations will move forward to the next Board meeting.
- Purchasing Agenda to be approved and forwarded to the Board
- Budget Amendment II for General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund
- Donation from Steelcase Foundation for Youth Care and Voice Mini Grant
- April 2022 Financial Statements review
- Discussion on Fiscal Year 2023 School Aid Budget and Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the purchasing agenda and a donation from AdoptAClassroom.org / Fox Subaru. The committee will also receive updates on March 2022 financial statements and bond construction.
- Approval of the Purchasing Agenda for the next Board Meeting
- Approval of a donation from AdoptAClassroom.org / Fox Subaru
- Review of March 2022 Financial Statements
- Bond Construction Update
City Board Liaison Committee
This meeting consists of procedural items and reports from city and school officials. The agenda includes updates on public safety, the city budget timeline, and the GRPS strategic plan.
- Public Safety Update from the Mayor & City Manager
- City Budget Timeline report
- OCC Executive Director Report
- GRow1000 Updates
- GRPS Strategic Plan Update
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on financial matters, including approving a purchasing agenda for the next board meeting, reviewing February 2022 financial statements, and receiving a bond construction update. The agenda also includes informational items on school finance and standard procedural notices.
- Approval of Purchasing Agenda to move forward to the April 18, 2022 Board Meeting
- Review of February 2022 Financial Statements
- Bond Construction Update report
- School Finance 101 informational presentation
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee of the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss facilities-related matters. The agenda includes welcoming a new Executive Director of Facilities, reviewing an enrollment and facility utilization summary, and developing recommendations for a May facilities retreat. The meeting is open to the public with time for public comment.
- Welcome of new Executive Director of Facilities, Mr. Alex Smart
- Enrollment/Facility Utilization Summary report
- Discussion to develop May Facilities Retreat Recommendations
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items including a purchasing agenda and two business donations. The committee will also receive reports on bond construction, quarterly dashboards, and the Governor's Fiscal Year 2023 School Aid Fund Budget.
- Approval of the Purchasing Agenda for the next Board Meeting
- Approval of the GRPS Building Champions Campaign
- Approval of a donation from Integrity Business Solutions
- Approval of a donation from United Dairy Industry of Michigan
- Review of January 2022 Financial Statements
Ad Hoc Facilities Committee
The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee will discuss current facilities overviews and review existing district policies regarding buildings, sustainability, and planning. The committee also plans to discuss future policies and preparations for a May facilities retreat.
- Review of Policy 4010 Buildings and Ground Management
- Review of Policy 4100 Sustainability
- Review of Policy 4650 Planning – Long Range
- Discussion regarding May Facilities Retreat planning
Finance Committee
The Grand Rapids Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the purchasing agenda, adopting budget amendments for the General, Special Revenue, and Debt Retirement funds, and accepting donations from Fence Consultants of West Michigan, SpartanNash, and Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends. The committee will also receive reports on December 2021 financial statements, bond construction and refunding updates, ESSER, and a vendor fair, plus discuss the January revenue consensus. Public comment is invited.
- Purchasing agenda approval
- Budget Amendment I for General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, and Debt Retirement Fund
- Donation from Fence Consultants of West Michigan
- Donation from SpartanNash
- Donation from Sherri Lynn Noe & Friends