Board of Education
2024 Board of Education
Photographed (L to R): Charlie Mahar (Trustee), James Anderson (Treasurer), Maureen Wolverton (Secretary), Kire Wierda (President), Lebua Bennett (2024 Student Representative), Michael Huff (Vice President), Richelle Lentz (Trustee), Brian Gardner (Trustee) and Superintendent Wayne Roedel
Greenville Public Schools is seeking candidates for School Board Trustees.
The following positions will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot:
Two (2) - 6-Year Terms
Two (2) - Partial 2-Year Terms
The filing deadline is Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 4:00pm. CLICK HERE for more information.
Regular Board of Education Meetings:
The Board of Education's regular meetings are generally held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street) Community Room. See below for specific dates and announcements regarding any changes.
2024-2025 Board of Education - Regular Meeting Dates: August 12, September 9, October 21, November 11, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, and July 14
Special meetings are added as needed and will be posted (below) regarding the date, time, and place.
Special Board of Education Meeting Notices:
There are no Special Board of Education meetings scheduled at this time.
Limited Tax Pledge Notice - October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm
Please take Notice that there will be a meeting of the Board of Education of Greenville Public Schools, Montcalm, Kent, and Ionia Counties, Michigan.
At said meeting, the Board of Education will consider for approval its proposed State Aid Note (General Obligation - Limited Tax). The proposed State Aid Note (General Obligation - Limited Tax), if issued, will contain the limited tax full faith and credit pledge of Greenville Public Schools, Montcalm, Kent, and Ionia Counties, Michigan.
Date of Meeting: Monday, October 21, 2024
Places of Meeting: Central Services Facility, 1414 Chase Street, Greenville
Hour of Meeting: 7:00pm
Telephone Number of Principal Office of the Board of Education: 616-754-3686
Board Minutes are Located at the Principal Office of the Board of Education: 1414 Chase Street, Greenville
Live Streaming:
The Board of Education recognizes the importance of public access to Board of Education meetings and strives to ensure transparency and accountability in its decision-making processes. To achieve this, the Board of Education permits the live video streaming of its meetings through approved platforms or channels. The Board of Education may permit individuals to attend meetings remotely through live broadcast; however, public participation will be limited to those attending the meeting site only. We will stream board meetings on the Greenville Public Schools Board of Ed YouTube channel. It will stream live at the start time. Click the link below to access the YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@GPSBoardofEd/streams
The Board of Education is not responsible for any technical failures that prevent or disrupt any individual from attending remotely. The Board of Education’s approved written minutes are the official record of meetings.
Meeting Process:
All meetings are open to the public except, in accordance with state statutes, the board meets in closed session to discuss matters of personnel, negotiations, or the purchase of land.
Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations should call the Board of Education Office at 616-754-3686 five (5) days prior to the Board Meeting.
In the agenda, a time is set aside for citizen comments. Generally, questions of fact can be answered at the meeting at which they are raised. Other questions may be referred to the administration for investigation and study, and a reply given by mail or phone at the earliest possible date.
Citizens are encouraged to take concerns directly to the staff person closest to the problem to allow for a timely response.