Board of Education

2024 Board of Education

Board of Education - 2023

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 will be posted (below) as to date, time, and place.

Sinking Fund Proposal - August 6, 2024

The Board of Education asks voters to consider a 1.5-mill sinking fund proposal on the August 6, 2024 election ballot. CLICK HERE for more information regarding the GPS sinking fund proposal.

Special Board of Education Meeting Notices:

There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 4:00-8:00pm at the Central Services Facility (1414 Chase Street, Greenville) for the purpose of a Board/Administration Workshop and any other business necessary.

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.