KENT ISD SCHOOL BOARD
Board of Education - 2024-2025 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.
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
Matthew Rettig, Vice-President
Term Expires: June 2027
Kent ISD Board Member since 2017
Laura Featherston, Treasurer
Term Expires: June 2031
Kent ISD Board Member since 2021
Anne Hamming, Secretary
Term Expires: June 2029
Kent ISD Board Member since 2023
David Drake, Trustee
Term Expires: June 2031
Kent ISD Board Member since 2016
Kent ISD School Board 2025-202 Meeting Dates
- July 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting Public Notice
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.