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Board of Education

The Jenison Public Schools Board of Education is consists of seven dedicated members of the community who provide oversight for the District. Members of the community are welcome at all JPS Board of Education meetings where the Board reviews and takes action on various items of the District. 

All Board of Education (BOE) meetings are open to the public and are in public, but are not of the public.
  • Location: Jenison Center for the Arts, 8375 20th Ave., Jenison, MI 49428
  • Public Participation: Available at each meeting, and 3 minutes are allotted to each individual.
    • Each person wishing to address the Board of Education will be asked to identify him or herself by name and address on the designated sign-up sheet or this Google Form prior to the start of the meeting.
  • Board Workshops: Board workshops are held in addition to regular meetings and are held to update Board members on information pertinent to the District. No official Board action is taken at Board workshops. 
  • Questions: If you have questions regarding Board of Ed meetings or policies established by the Board, please contact the Administration offices at 616-457-8890 

 

Board Agendas, Notices & Minutes

Bylaws, Policies & Administrative Regulations

Board of Education Meetings Rules for Public Participation

2024-2025 Board Meeting Schedule

Date 

Type 

Time 

Location

August 19, 2024

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

September 9, 2024

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

September 23, 2024

Workshop

6:00 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

October 14, 2024

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

October 28, 2024

Workshop

6:00 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

November 11, 2024

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

November 25, 2024

Workshop (Cancelled)

6:00 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

December 9, 2024

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

January 20, 2025

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

January 27, 2025

Workshop (Cancelled)

6:00 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

February 17, 2025

Regular Meeting

7:00 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

March 10, 2025

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

March 24, 2025

Workshop

6:00 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

April 21, 2025

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

May 12, 2025

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

June 9, 2025

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts

July 14, 2025

Regular Meeting

6:30 pm

Jenison Center for the Arts


Upon request to the Superintendent, the District shall make reasonable accommodations for a person with disabilities to be able to participate in these meetings. Individuals with a disability, who are in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the Board of Education meeting, please contact Katie Moy at least 5 days in advance of the meeting to request assistance at 616.667.3230 or via email at [email protected] Jenison Public Schools Board of Education minutes are available for inspection at the Administration building at the address listed above.

Meet the Board


Portrait of Eric Hartman

Dr. Eric Hartman

President

Board of Education
Portrait of William Waalkes

Mr. William Waalkes

Vice President

Board of Education
Portrait of Dr. Chris Reed

Dr. Chris Reed, Ph.D.

Treasurer

Board of Education
Portrait of Mrs. Jennifer Postema

Mrs. Jennifer Postema

Board Secretary

Board of Education
Portrait of Dr. Jennifer Griffin

Dr. Jennifer Griffin

Trustee

Board of Education
Portrait of Mrs. Donna Mooney

Mrs. Donna Mooney

Trustee

Board of Education
Portrait of Shannon Hogan

Ms. Shannon Hogan

Trustee

Board of Education


Board Roles & Responsibilities




Roles of Board and Superintendent


Board Terms


Name Title Term Expires
Dr. Eric Hartman
President 12/2026
Mrs. Donna Mooney
Trustee
12/2028
Mrs. Jennifer Postema
Secretary
12/2026
William Waalkes 
Vice-President
12/2030
Dr. Chris Reed
Treasurer 12/2026
Dr. Jennifer Griffin
Trustee
12/2028
Ms. Shannon Hogan
Trustee
12/2030


UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb
17

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Mon Feb 17 2025
to Sun Feb 16 2025
Feb
17
Mar
10
Mar
24

Board of Education Workshop

Mon Mar 24 2025
to Sun Mar 23 2025
Mar
24
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