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 - 2025-2026 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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Link: Understanding Your School Board
Contact the School Board here: schoolboard@kentisd.org
Andrea Haidle, President
Term Expires: June 2029
Kent ISD Board Member since 1999
Anne Hamming, Vice-President
Term Expires: June 2029
Kent ISD Board Member since 2023
Laura Featherston, Treasurer
Term Expires: June 2031
Kent ISD Board Member since 2021
David Drake, Secretary
Term Expires: June 2031
Kent ISD Board Member since 2016
Matt Rettig, Trustee
Term Expires: June 2027
Kent ISD Board Member since 2017
Kent ISD School Board 2025-2026 Meeting Dates
- July 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting Public Notice
- August 18, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- September 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- October 20, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- November 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- December 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- January 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- February 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- March 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- April 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- May 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- June 15, 2026, 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
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@kentisd.org for further information.
