Grand Rapids Board of Education

Rule Changes

Four new members elected; takes office in January

Voters elected four new members to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 3, according to MLive. The newcomers take office in January, when the board will oversee a district of about 14,000 students that has lost nearly 30% of its enrollment since 2010.

Updated 2 hours ago

Rule Changes

Voted 8-1 on Oct. 28 to hire Allison Tingwall as next superintendent, pending contract negotiations

The Grand Rapids Board of Education voted 8-1 on Oct. 28 to hire Dr. Allison Tingwall as the district's next superintendent, pending contract negotiations. Tingwall, Chicago Public Schools' executive director of principal quality, beat GRPS chief area instructional leader Kelly Greene; trustee Kimberley Williams voted for Greene.

Updated 3 days ago

Built World

As of September 2026: Approves bond-funded purchases and district policy

GRPS voters approved a $305 million school bond in November 2024 with nearly 75% support. On September 14, the school board approved a $4.8 million purchase package from that bond. It covers security cameras, surveillance systems, scholar devices, and building upgrades.

Updated Sep 18