After teaching and coaching in the district since 1965 and serving for 18 years on the Board of Education, Board Trustee Carl Treutler announced his intent to resign during the December 2025 School Board Meeting and officially tendered his resignation on January 1, 2026.
Following his resignation, the Grand Haven Area Public Schools (GHAPS) Board of Education is inviting community members to apply for the vacant Board position. Serving on the Board of Education is an opportunity to play an important role in shaping the future of Grand Haven Area Public Schools and supporting student success across the district.
This Board seat will be on the ballot in November 2026.
The individual appointed by the Board will serve from late January through late November 2026.
Application Information
Applications will be accepted through 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026, and can be submitted online by clicking below:
Other application options:
Download the application and email a completed copy to vanderzees@ghaps.org.
Pick up a copy at the GHAPS Education Service Center and return it to the Superintendent’s Office, attention Nichol Stack, 1415 S. Beechtree St., Grand Haven, MI 49417.
Board Member Qualifications
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must:
- Be a registered voter in the school district
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of the State of Michigan for at least 30 days and a resident of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district
