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
Notice of School Board Vacancy
Notice of School Board Vacancy - Trustee
The Kent ISD Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants to fill a current vacancy by appointment. The selected individual will serve through the remainder of the current term, which expires in June 2027.
How to Apply
Please submit the following by Tuesday, September 2, at 4:00 p.m
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
Legal requirements for candidates include:
- Reside within Kent ISD
- 18 years of age or older
- A citizen of the United States
- A resident of Michigan for at least 30 days; and
- A qualified and registered elector of the school district
Send materials to:
Kent ISD Superintendent's Office
2930 Knapp St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Or email: Mandy Lovell, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board mandylovell@kentisd.org
Interview Date & Location
Following a review of applications, selected candidates will be invited to interview on Monday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m. at the Kent Conference Center, 1633 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Selected applicants will be notified with additional details.
For questions regarding the responsibilities and expectations of Board Members, please contact: Dr. Ron Gorman, Superintendent.
Notice of School Board Vacancy - PDF
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.
Access the Michigan Association of School Boards
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
2025-2026 Kent ISD Regular School Board Meeting Dates
- July 21, 2025
Organizational Meeting Public Notice - August 18, 2025
- September 15, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- December 15, 2025
- January 12, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- March 16, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 18, 2026
- June 15, 2026
*All Regular School Board Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. unless noted.
2025-2026 Kent ISD School Board Meeting Public Notice
August 18, 2025 4:45 p.m. School Board Work Session Public Notice
September 8, 2025 4:00 p.m. School Board Special Meeting Public Notice-Cancelled
September 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. School Board Special Meeting Public Notice
October 6, 2025, 4:00 p.m. School Board Property Transfer Hearing
All meetings are currently held at the:
Kent ISD Conference Center
1633 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
Use Parking Lot 3A
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.
