KENT ISD SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board's contact information is listed below. If you have any questions or if you would like information on how persons with disabilities may participate in this meeting please contact Mandy Lovell at 616.365.2217.
Board of Education - 2024-2025 School Year
The Kent ISD School Board is comprised of five members elected by representatives of Kent ISD's constituent districts. They are elected to serve six-year terms. Elections are held biennially on the first Monday in June in odd numbered years.
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Contact the School Board here: schoolboard@legalisbg.com
Andrea Haidle, President
Term Expires: June 2029
Kent ISD Board Member since 1999
Matthew Rettig, Vice-President
Term Expires: June 2027
Kent ISD Board Member since 2017
Laura Featherston, Treasurer
Term Expires: June 2025
Kent ISD Board Member since 2021
Anne Hamming, Secretary
Term Expires: June 2029
Kent ISD Board Member since 2023
David Drake, Trustee
Term Expires: June 2025
Kent ISD Board Member since 2016
Kent ISD School Board 2024-2025 Meeting Dates
- July 15, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting Public Notice
- August 19, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- September 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- September 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Public Notice-Board Work Session
- October 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- November 11, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- December 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- January 13, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- February 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- March 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- April 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- May 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- June 16, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
All meetings are currently held at the:
Kent ISD Conference Center
1633 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
Use Parking Lot 3A
(Note: The Kent ISD Educational Service Center, 2930 Knapp St. NE, is currently undergoing renovations)
Public Participation
Please see Board Policy 2504, "Public Participation at Board Meetings," for a complete listing of rules for participating.
Please contact the Board of Education office at (616) 365-2217 or schoolboard@legalisbg.com for further information.
