The Grand Haven Area Public Schools Board of Education met on June 15 to celebrate student and staff accomplishments, receive district updates, and take action on several items supporting our schools and students.
A summary of Board actions is available below, and community members can visit the district's BoardBook page for meeting agendas, supporting documents, and additional information.
Agenda Topic | Administrative Recommendation | Approved? |
|---|---|---|
| Approval of Agenda | Motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. | ✅ |
| Consent Grouping | Approval of Minutes - May 11, 2026 Board Meeting Payment of Bills - May | ✅ |
| Online Curriculum Resource Adoption and Purchase | Motion to approve the adoption and purchase of Subject as presented at an annual cost of $39,000 for three years. | ✅ |
| US History Book Renewal | Motion to approve the renewal of the US History Book as presented, at a total cost of $49,792.10. | ✅ |
| Learner Readiness Purchase | Motion to approve the adoption and purchase of Wayfinder as presented, at an annual cost of $39,284.80 for five years. | ✅ |
| MHSAA Membership Resolution | Motion to adopt the resolution for membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the 2026-27 school year. | ✅ |
| 2026 Tax Levies | Motion to adopt Michigan Department of Treasury Form L-4029 for the 2026 tax levies. | ✅ |
| 2025-2026 Final Budget Amendment | Motion to approve the 2025-26 Final Budget Amendment. | ✅ |
| 2026-27 Proposed Budget | Motion to approve the proposed 2026-27 budget as presented. | ✅ |
| 2026-27 Bank Depositories and authorized district credit card users | Motion to approve the named bank depositories/financial institutions and authorized district credit card users for school district funds for the 2026-27 school year. | ✅ |
| New Hires | Motion to offer employment contract to the named candidates for the 2026-27 school year, with placement on the salary schedule as presented. | ✅ |
| Administrator Contract Extensions | Motion to approve contract extensions and revisions for the listed administrative staff as presented. | ✅ |
| Non-Association Employee Compensation | Motion to approve the increase for all Non-Association employees for the 2026-27 school year as presented. | ✅ |
| Bargaining Strategy | Motion to move into closed session for collective bargaining agreement strategy and negotiations, at the request of GHAPS Administration, pursuant to Section 8(1)(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act. | ✅ |
| Employee Associations: Three (3) Year Bargaining Agreements | Motion to approve the three (3) year agreements with the Secretaries’ Association, the Grand Haven Education Association (GHEA), and the Grand Haven Area Public Schools Administrators Association (GHAPSAA), as presented, through June 30, 2029. | ✅ |
| Second Reading & Adoption of Board Policy Updates | Motion to adopt the proposed Board policy updates as presented. | ✅ |
| Superintendent’s Contract | Motion to approve the revised contract for Superintendent Kristin Perkowski as presented. | ✅ |
