The Spring Lake Public Schools is governed by a seven member School Board. Each member is elected at large and serves alternating six-year terms. Elections are held in even year Novembers.
Contacting the Board
- Paul Aldridge
- Christopher Beck
- Bruce Callen
- Courtney Holmes
- Jennifer Nicles
- Curt Theune
- Kelly VanderHoek
Jennifer Nicles, President
(616) 402-4090
jnicles@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2017 (term expires 2028)
Curt Theune, Secretary
(616) 843-3501
ctheune@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2013 (term expires 2028)
Bruce Callen, Vice President
(616) 240-9080
bcallen@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2019 (term expires 2024)
Paul Aldridge, Trustee
(616) 842-3182
paldridge@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2021 (term expires 2026)
Christopher Beck, Treasurer
(616) 283-3636
cbeck@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2021 (term expires 2026)
Courtney Holmes, Trustee
(616) 638-1254
cholmes@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2023 (term expires 2028)
Kelly VanderHoek, Trustee
(616) 402-0121
kvanderhoek@springlakeschools.org
Appointed by the Board August 22, 2023 (term expires 2024)
Policy
All District policies are approved by the School Board.
Form 9130 F2 Request for Review of Materials or Course Content
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act FAQs
FOIA Fee Schedule (valid through September 30, 2023)
SLPS FOIA Fee Schedule as of October 1, 2023
TITLE IX
School Board Meetings
The School Board meets monthly. Agendas are posted three days before the meeting. All School Board meetings are open to the public, unless specified as a closed or executive session in accordance with Michigan statute. Meeting dates for the calendar year are determined at the first meeting in January and are typically scheduled for the third Monday of the month. Work sessions are scheduled as needed.
All meetings, unless noted on the schedule below, begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at:
Spring Lake Middle/Intermediate School Media Center
345 Hammond Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
2024 Regular Meeting Schedule:
January 22, 2024
February 19, 2024
March 18, 2024
April 15, 2024
May 20, 2024
June 17, 2024
July 15, 2024
August 19, 2024
September 16, 2024
October 21, 2024
November 18, 2024
December 16, 2024
January 20, 2025
Agendas
Agendas are posted on the Friday prior to the Monday meeting.
2024 Agendas
Minutes
2024 Unapproved Minute Drafts
2023 Approved Minutes
2023 Approved Minutes
October 25 2023 Work Session Minutes
September 26 2023 Work Session Minutes
August 22 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
July 14 2023 Work Session Minutes
June 19 2023 Minutes (Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting)
May 15 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
May 5 2023 Work Session Minutes
2022 Approved Minutes
November 14 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
February 10 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
Resolution re Resignation of HS Principal Gilchrist
2023 Work Sessions
May 5 2023 Work Session Agenda
July 14 2023 Work Session Agenda
September 26, 2023 Work Session Agenda
October 25 2023 Work Session Agenda – Superintendent Evaluation Training
Special Meeting Notices:
Notice of Special Meeting for May 15, 2023
Notice of Special Meeting August 22, 2023
2023 Agendas
May 15 2023 Special Meeting Agenda
August 22 2023 Special Meeting Agenda
2022 Agendas
November 14 2022 Special Meeting Agenda
2021 Approved Minutes
Supt Furton Statement August 16, 2021
June 21 2021 Minutes (Includes Budget Hearing)
May 17 2021 Minutes (Regular and Special)