Board of Education

The Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education is made up of seven community members who are elected to serve six-year terms. The Board works with the superintendent to set goals, create policies, and make important decisions about school programs, staffing, and finances. Board members attend public meetings, follow state laws, and act as a team to support all students and schools in the district. 

MISSION: 

Committed to creating a learning environment where students are challenged to think critically, act responsibly, and lead with purpose.

View the full GHAPS School Board Meeting Schedule.

Meeting Resources & Board Policy

Board Committee Meeting Draft Minutes

• 7.15.25 Teaching & Learning Committee - CANCELLED
• 7.15.25 Draft Personnel Committee Minutes
• 7.15.25 Draft Finance & Operations Committee Minutes

Public Comment During Board Meetings

The Board invites members of the audience to share questions or comments during the time designated for audience participation on the agenda during each meeting. Comments may be related to an agenda item or to other areas of interest pertaining to the Board’s work.

Please remember the following guidelines when participating in public comment:

• Comments should pertain to the Board’s business.
• The Board does not take action on comments or questions made during the public comment. The comments may be referred to the Superintendent for response, research, and/or recommendation.
• The Board asks that all speakers use the microphone and identify themselves before speaking.
• Remarks will be limited to three (3) minutes.  
• The Board asks that affiliated or organized groups of five or more designate a spokesperson to provide their comment.

The district’s full policy governing this public comment period is available on its BoardBook policy page.

Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting, which can be done in person or by completing an online form before the start of each meeting.

GHAPS Communication Protocol

How to Effectively Communicate With School Officials

Parents are often discouraged when they attempt to communicate with central office administrators and school board members and are sent back to building-based officials to resolve a problem their child may be experiencing in school. To prevent that frustration, parents can become informed about the “chain of command” or where to begin the communication sequence regarding their problem or concern.

Many parent and community questions can be easily and accurately answered by communicating directly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situation should first be addressed at the level at which the initial action was taken, with appeals moving on to the next level in the chain of command. The easiest way to communicate is via email, with a phone call being the next preferred method. 

This process should also be used if you are contacted by any GHAPS staff or community member.

The following are examples of whom to contact first, second, and so on for various questions: