Dr. Leadriane Roby

Rule Changes

Contract extended through June 2027; will depart after successor is named

Grand Rapids Public Schools will publicly interview two superintendent finalists at 5 p.m. Wednesday at GRPS University on Fuller Avenue. The board chose Kelly Greene, a 20-year district administrator, and Allison Tingwall, a Chicago Public Schools executive, from 35 applicants.

Updated 2 hours ago

Rule Changes

Serving through June 30, 2027

The Grand Rapids Board of Education named two finalists for superintendent on Oct. 26: Kelly Greene, a district instructional leader, and Allison Tingwall, Chicago Public Schools' executive director of principal quality. The board had planned to announce three names; one candidate dropped out.

Updated 7 hours ago

New Capabilities

Active

Kent ISD now runs 10 electric school buses, paid for with a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $2.3 million from the state of Michigan. Dean Transportation, which operates the district's buses, applied for the money and installed the chargers.

Updated 7 days ago

Built World

Leading the Reimagine GRPS with Us! bond implementation

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

Built World

Active — leading the district's surplus property sales

The shuttered Stocking school cleared a major hurdle on September 10, when Grand Rapids' planning commission unanimously approved a 48-unit affordable housing development. The $19 million project depends on Commonwealth Development Corporation winning federal low-income housing tax credits; a decision is expected in late January or early February.

Updated Sep 15

New Capabilities

Current superintendent of the district the Trot benefits

The Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) Turkey Trot is adding a 10K and a 1-mile walk to its lineup this Thanksgiving. The 34th annual event will open with the new 10K at 8 a.m. on November 26, followed by the children's Mini Trot, the 5K, and the new family walk.

Updated Sep 10