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.

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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.
Kristen Fauson
President
Term Expires 2026
Kristen Covelle
Vice President
Term Expires 2024
Maggie Terryn
Secretary
Term Expires 2026
CJ Michaud
Treasurer
Term Expires 2028
Mary Vonck
Trustee
Term Expires 2024
Malorie Ninemeier
Trustee
Term Expires 2028
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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:
- The meeting date, time, and location;
- The Board members present for or otherwise participating in the meeting;
- The Board members absent from the meeting;
- Board decisions;
- 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;
- Any roll call votes conducted by the Board and a record of other votes; and
- Corrections, if any.