Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education: front row from left, Suzanne Callahan, Mary Vonck, Superintendent, Dan Behm; back row from left, Kristen Covelle, Walter F. Perschbacher III, Nicole Meloche-Gregory, Michael Seekell, Martha Atwater.
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.
2019-2020 Board of Education Committee Meetings
Notices, Agendas, and Meeting Minutes
Meeting Schedule
Board of Education Meeting Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Community & Aquatic Center | 660 Forest Hill Ave 49546 |
| September 16, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Orchard View Elementary School | 2770 Leffingwell NE 49525 |
| October 21, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Northern High School | 3801 Leonard NE 49525 |
| November 18, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Meadow Brook Elementary School | 1450 Forest Hill Se 49546 |
| December 16, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Eastern High School | 2200 Pettis NE 49301 |
| January 20, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Ada Elementary School | 731 Ada Drive SE 49301 |
| February 17, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Thornapple Elementary School | 6932 Bridgewater SE 49546 |
| March 16, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Location update as of March 13, 2020: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (not Central High School) | 600 Forest Hill Ave. |
| April 20, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Pine Ridge Elementary School | 3250 Redford SE 49546 |
| May 11, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Operations Department | 120 Alta Dale SE 49301 |
| June 1, 2020 | 7:00 PM | Fine Arts Center | 600 Forest Hill Ave 49546 |
Board Members
Mary Vonck
President
Term Expires 2022
Martha Atwater
Vice President
Term Expires 2024
Suzanne Callahan
Secretary
Term Expires 2022
Michael Seekell
Treasurer
Term Expires 2020
Kristen Covelle
Trustee
Term Expires 2024
Nicole Meloche-Gregory
Trustee
Term Expires 2022
Walter F. Perschbacher III
Trustee
Term Expires 2020
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. In accordance with Board Policy 0140, the Board President will respond to non-solicitation email on behalf of the Board of Education within two business days.
