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Bus update for the week of March 1.  Service suspended for: #5 – Pine Ridge, #5 – Central Middle/Central High, #6 – Northern Trails, #6 – Northern Middle/Northern High, #74 Knapp Forest, #74 – Eastern Middle/Eastern High, #75 – Central Woodlands, #75 – Central Middle/Central High. Service resumes for: #40 – Northern Trails, #40 – Northern Middle/Northern High, #65 – Thornapple, #65 – Central Middle/Central High, #72 – Knapp Forest, #72 – Eastern Middle/Eastern High, #93 – Pine Ridge, #93 – Northern Middle/Northern High.

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Board of Education

The Forest Hills Board of Education meets monthly to oversee the fiscal and administrative operations of the district. For official board meeting minutes and documents, please visit the Forest Hills Public Schools BoardBook .

Board minutes are posted online following approval by the Board of Education at the next meeting. Board meeting minutes and supporting documents are also located at the Forest Hills Public Schools Administration Building.

The seven elected members of the Board work with the superintendent to adopt and administer policy, approve the district budget, and offer insight and advice to the staff. Board members are elected from among the population of the district to six-year terms, and may be reelected.

Bylaws and Policies

COVID-19 Policy Resolution August, 2020

Board of Education Finance and Curriculum Committee 2020-2021 Meeting Schedule

  • Notice of Virtual Meeting: Board Finance Committee Meeting, March 9, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
  • Notice of Virtual Meeting: Board Curriculum Committee Meeting, March 10, 2021, 3 p.m.

Board Meeting Agendas and Meeting Minutes

  • Notice of Virtual Meeting: Board of Education, Monday, March 15, 2021, 7 p.m.

Meeting Schedule

Board of Education Meeting Schedule

Date Time Location Address
Aug. 17, 2020 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was the Transportation Department, but it will now be held virtually. Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
Sept. 21, 2020 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was Northern Hills Middle School, but it will now be held virtually. Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
Oct. 19, 2020 7 p.m The meeting location previously was the Fine Arts Center, but it will now be held virtually. Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
Nov. 16, 2020 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was the Fine Arts Center, but it will now be held virtually.  Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
Dec. 21, 2020 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was the Fine Arts Center, but it will now be held virtually.  Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
Jan. 18, 2021 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was the Fine Arts Center, but it will now be held virtually.  Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
Feb. 15, 2021 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was the Fine Arts Center, but it will now be held virtually.  Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
March 15, 2021 7 p.m. The meeting location previously was the Fine Arts Center, but it will now be held virtually.  Zoom Meeting Link. Virtual Meeting
April 19, 2021 7 p.m. Fine Arts Center 600 Forest Hill Ave 49546
May 10, 2021 7 p.m. Fine Arts Center 600 Forest Hill Ave 49546
June 7, 2021 7 p.m. Fine Arts Center 600 Forest Hill Ave 49546

Board Members

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Mary Vonck
President
Term Expires 2022

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Martha Atwater
Vice President
Term Expires 2024

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Suzanne Callahan
Secretary
Term Expires 2022

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Nicole Meloche-Gregory
Treasurer
Term Expires 2022

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Kristen Covelle
Trustee
Term Expires 2024

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Kristen Fauson
Trustee
Term Expires 2026

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Maggie Terryn
Trustee
Term Expires 2026

Contact the FHPS Board of Education

Email communication to the Board may be sent to fhpsboardofeducation@fhps.net. All members of the Board of Education will receive your correspondence. The Board President will respond to non-solicitation email on behalf of the Board of Education.

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6590 Cascade Rd. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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