Board of Education

Board Vacancy

The ZPS Board has 30 days to fill the vacancy left by Linda Bush's departure at the end of the November 13, 2023 board meeting.  Candidates submitted their letter of interest and resume by November 10, 2023.  The board held a special meeting immediately following the November 13 regular meeting and made and supported the motion to interview all ten candidates on December 11, 2023.  Through a vetted process, a new board member will be appointed that evening, with plans to announce the new member at the December 18 Regular Board Meeting.

public notice for school board meeting

The Zeeland Public Schools Board of Education has resumed in person meetings; parents and community are welcome to attend.  

If you are a person with a disability who cannot participate in the meeting through Zoom because of your disability, please contact Mary Miilu, mmiilu@zps.org, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting and we will provide assistance to enable your participation.

This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education, in public, for the purpose of conducting the specific School District’s business on the Agenda.  However, there is time for public participation during the meeting as noted below.  If you would like to provide input or ask questions on any business that will come before the Board at the meeting, you may also email members of the Board by going to the board page: Board of Education 

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR REGULAR board meeting 

DATE OF MEETING:  Monday, November 13, 2023

PLACE OF MEETING:  ZWHS Cafeteria, 3390 100th Avenue

TIME: 6:00PM

Regular Meeting Agenda 

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SPECIAL board meeting 

DATE OF MEETING:  Monday, November 13, 2023

PLACE OF MEETING:  ZWHS Cafeteria

TIME: Immediately following the regular board meeting

Special Meeting Agenda

TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: 616-748-3002

How do I register to participate in the public comment portions of the meeting?

Members of the public who wish to make comments must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting prior to the start of the meeting, as permitted by notifying the Zeeland Public Schools Board of Education.  You may email Mary Miilu in advance at mmiilu@zps.org, or register in person with Brandy Navetta prior to the meeting being called to order.  When you register you must include all of the following information to participate:  1) your first and last name, 2) your address, and 3) whether your comment is regarding an item ON or NOT ON the agenda.

To provide for orderly public participation, the President will recognize all persons who have registered to speak during the earlier opportunity for items ON the agenda and then later during the meeting those who have registered to speak during the opportunity for items NOT ON the agenda.

Public comment is open to in person participants and not available for those joining via ZOOM.

Public Comment Rules

Up to one hour will be reserved for this forum, with a maximum of five minutes per individual. No participant may speak more than once. If more comment is needed than the one hour time allows, there will be a public comment time following the regular meeting.  There will typically be no attempt to comment or give answers at this meeting.  Inquiries will be referred to the superintendent for response at a later time. 

Chad Creevy
Board Secretary

Board of Education Function

The primary function of the Board of Education is to oversee the education of people in our community. The Board is responsible for establishing and implementing all district policies and procedures required to maintain an excellent educational program for all students in a safe, secure learning environment. These policies and procedures guide the Superintendent and staff in their daily duties.

Board of Education Meetings

The Zeeland Board of Education conducts its regular monthly meetings at 6:00 p.m. in the Zeeland West High School cafeteria, 3390 100th Avenue, unless otherwise noted. These business meetings provide time for you to address the group with your remarks. This opportunity occurs at the start of each meeting during “acknowledgment of visitors” for items on the agenda, and the public comment at the end for non-agenda items.  Each person is allowed five minutes to give comment. Participants must contact the superintendent’s office ahead of time with contact information if you plan to speak to the board. This ensures that you are recognized at the start of the meeting. The Board occasionally announces a work study meeting to discuss one topic at length.  We will list work study meeting dates and times in advance.

Special Accommodations

Persons with disabilities who need special accommodations when attending school board meetings should contact Mary Miilu in the Superintendent’s office at 616.748.3002 three days prior to the meeting.

For further information, contact Mary Miilu, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, at 748-3002.

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