Grand Rapids Board of Education

Rule Changes

Four new members elected Nov. 3 and seated Jan. 1; hired Allison Tingwall as next superintendent

Voters elected four new members to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 3: Ismalis Nuñez, Carlos Kulas-Dominguez, Amaad Hardy and Antoinette Chapman. Board President José Rodriguez won a second four-year term, and Erika VanDyke took an unopposed partial term.

Updated 7 days 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 Nov 1

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