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Home > District > Board of Education

Board of Education

The Forest Hills Board of Education works collaboratively with the superintendent in crafting strategies to execute the district’s mission and vision.  The board is an elected body that meets monthly to conduct board business.  Duties of the board include:

  • Adopt District bylaws and policy
  • Employ and evaluate a superintendent
  • Adopt and oversee a budget

The Board does not manage day-to-day operations, as the superintendent is responsible for the effective administration and supervision of the district.  The board works with the superintendent to ensure district policies, procedures, and programs are continually assessed against the shared vision for the district.

  • Board of Education Members
  • Bylaws and Policies
  • Regular Meeting Schedule
  • Committee Meeting Schedule
  • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
  • Special Meeting Notices
Message from the Board President
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Community

Posted: March 10, 2023

Last night I got to see again why our community is so amazing. The Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation is known for the grants they provide to our teachers to help them improve learning in the classroom and beyond. On March 9, they ventured into new territory… Trivia Night. Hundreds of people from all areas […]

Contact the FHPS Board of Education

In order to address questions or concerns promptly and appropriately, please refer to the district’s Communication Guidance.

Email communication to all members of the Forest Hills Board of Education may be sent to fhpsboardofeducation@fhps.net.

Board Members

Learn a little bit more about each of our board members by clicking on their photos and names below.

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Kristen Fauson
President
Term Expires 2026

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Kristen Covelle
Vice President
Term Expires 2024

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Maggie Terryn
Secretary
Term Expires 2026

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CJ Michaud
Treasurer
Term Expires 2028

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Mary Vonck
Trustee
Term Expires 2024


Malorie Ninemeier
Trustee
Term Expires 2028

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Holly DeBoer
Trustee
Term Expires 2028

Board of Education Meetings

All formal action by the Board of Education takes place during the public meetings. Closed sessions may be held to discuss complaints and disciplinary action, teacher tenure proceedings, periodic personnel evaluations, student discipline, collective bargaining strategy, the purchase or lease of property, pending litigation, applications for employment and appointment to public office, exempt material, and certain school security matters.

Public comments to express views on subjects related to our schools are welcome during the time designated on the meeting agenda. A copy of the meeting agenda is available on an information table near the entrance to the meeting room and on the district website. We believe participation by the community is essential to maintain excellent educational programs for the students of Forest Hills.

All regular meeting dates are published on our website. Any changes and special meetings are posted at the Administration Building and on the district website.  The Forest Hills Board of Education welcomes you to attend its meetings.

Regular Meeting Schedule

Download a copy of the 2022-2023 Regular Board Meeting Schedule

Date Time Location Address
Aug. 15, 2022 7 p.m. Community & Aquatic Center 660 Forest Hill Ave 49546
Sept. 19, 2022 7 p.m. Northern High School 3801 Leonard NE 49525
Oct. 17, 2022 7 p.m Ada Elementary School 731 Ada Drive SE 49301
Nov. 21, 2022 7 p.m. Orchard View Elementary School 2770 Leffingwell NE 49525
Dec. 19, 2022 7 p.m. Thornapple Elementary School 6932 Bridgewater SE 49546
Jan. 16, 2023 7 p.m. Central High School 5901 Hall Street SE 49546
Feb. 20, 2023 7 p.m. Pine Ridge Elementary School 3250 Redford SE 49546
March 20, 2023 7 p.m. Eastern High School 2200 Pettis NE 49301
April 17, 2023 7 p.m. Meadow Brook Elementary School 1450 Forest Hill SE 49546
May 8, 2023 7 p.m. Central Woodlands 5/6 School 400 Alta Dale SE 49301
June 5, 2023 7 p.m. Fine Arts Center 600 Forest Hill Ave 49546

Recordings of regular board meetings will be posted to our BoardBook website and the FHPS Board of Education YouTube channel.

Committee Meeting Schedule

The Board of Education will hold its regular committee meetings at the Administration Building according to the following schedule during the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023:

Board Finance Committee Schedule

Date Time Location Address
August 9, 2022 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
September 13, 2022 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
October 11, 2022 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
November 15, 2022 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
December 13, 2022 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
January 10, 2023 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
February 14, 2023 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
March 14, 2023 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
April 1, 2023 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
May 2, 2023 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
May 30, 2023 8:30 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546

Board Curriculum Committee Schedule

Date Time Location Address
August 10, 2022 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
September 14, 2022 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
October 12, 2022 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
November 16, 2022 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
December 14, 2022 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
January 11, 2023 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
February 15, 2023 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
March 15, 2023 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
April 12, 2023 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
May 3, 2023 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546
May 31, 2023 3:30 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Rd. SE 49546

Download the Finance and Curriculum Committee Meeting Schedule for 2022-2023

Special Board Meetings

Please visit our BoardBook page for meeting minutes and agendas concerning these special meetings.

Date Time Location Address Public Notice
July 19, 2022 9:00 a.m. Fine Arts Center 600 Forest Hill Avenue 49546 View Notice (PDF)
July 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. Kent ISD, Educational Service Center 2930 Knapp Avenue 49525 View Notice (PDF)
October 5, 2022 3:00 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Road SE 49546 View Notice (PDF)
December 6, 2022 3:00 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Road SE 49546 View Notice (PDF)
January 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Road SE 49546 View Notice (PDF)
March 14, 2023 3:00 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Road SE 49546 View Notice (PDF)
March 16, 2023 1:00 p.m. Administration Building 6590 Cascade Road SE 49546 View Notice (PDF)
Recordings of special board meetings will be posted to our BoardBook website and the FHPS Board of Education YouTube channel.

Public Participation at Board Meetings

The Board of Education values our community’s partnership and recognizes it is essential in supporting the educational excellence we offer in Forest Hills.  The public may address the Board at their meetings as indicated on the agenda using the following procedures:

  • Remarks by individuals are limited to three minutes. Individuals should state name and organization represented (if applicable). During this time, the Board listens to comments from the public but does not engage in dialogue or render decisions during the business meeting.  Comments shared by members of the public at the meeting will be considered by the Board and district administration.
  • Persons who are part of a group or organization or who share similar viewpoints are encouraged to designate a spokesperson to address the Board.
  • Individuals addressing the Board shall abide by the rules of common courtesy. The meeting cannot be used to make personal attacks against a Board member or district employee, which are totally unrelated to the manner in which the Board member or employee performs his or her duties.

Please see Board Policy 2504 “Public Participation at Board Meetings” for complete rules.

Board of Education Meeting Minutes

Draft minutes of Board meetings are available for public inspection during regular business hours eight business days after the applicable meeting by contacting the Board of Education Office (616) 493-8800. Approved minutes are available five business days after the meeting at which they were approved. Copies of the approved minutes are available on the district website.  Board meeting minutes and supporting documents are also located at the Forest Hills Public Schools Administration Building.

In accordance with Board Policy and the Open Meetings Act, minutes for a meeting open to the public will include at least the following information:

  1. The meeting date, time, and location;
  2. The Board members present for or otherwise participating in the meeting;
  3. The Board members absent from the meeting;
  4. Board decisions;
  5. The purpose(s) for which any closed session meeting was held and the specific provision(s) of the Open Meetings Act that permitted the closed session;
  6. Any roll call votes conducted by the Board and a record of other votes; and
  7. Corrections, if any.

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Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 493-8800
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