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.
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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
Matthew Rettig, Vice-President
Term Expires: June 2027
Kent ISD Board Member since 2017
Laura Featherston, Treasurer
Term Expires: June 2025
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 2025
Kent ISD Board Member since 2016
Kent ISD School Board 2024-2025 Meeting Dates
- July 15, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting Public Notice
- August 19, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- September 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- September 16, 2024, 5:00 p.m. Public Notice-Board Work Session
- October 21, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- November 11, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- December 16, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
- January 13, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- February 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- March 17, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- April 21, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- May 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
- June 16, 2025, 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
(Note: 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.