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
Jennifer Nicles, President
(616) 402-4090
jnicles@springlakeschools.org
Member since 2017 (term expires 2022)
Kathy Breen, Vice President
(616) 836-7586
klbreen@icloud.com
Member since 2017 (term expires 2022)
Curt Theune, Secretary
(616) 843-3501
ctheune@hotmail.com
Member since 2013 (term expires 2022)
Bruce Callen, Treasurer
(616) 240-9080
bcallen@callenengineering.com
Member since 2019 (term expires 2024)
Katherine Pigott, Trustee
(616) 402-0449
ktleepigott@yahoo.com
Member since 2019 (term expires 2024)
Paul Aldridge, Trustee
(616) 842-3182
PMA5@outlook.com
Member since 2021 (term expires 2026)
Christopher Beck, Trustee
(616) 283-3636
tritongh@yahoo.com
Member since 2021 (term expires 2026)
Policy
All District policies are approved by the School Board.
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act FAQs
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, except as noted on the schedule below, begin at 7:00 p.m. and may be held virtually (when required) or at:
Spring Lake Middle/Intermediate School Media Center
345 Hammond Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
2021 Regular Meeting Schedule:
June 21 2021 (Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting)
August 16 2021 – SL High School Auditorium
Notice of Rescheduled Meeting to 9-27-21
September 27, 2021 – SL High School Auditorium
October 18 2021 – SL High School Auditorium
November 15, 2021
December 13 2021 (Second Monday)
January 17, 2022 ~ Organizational Meeting
Agendas
Agendas are posted on the Friday prior to the Monday meeting.
2021 Agendas
Notice of Special Meeting for May 17, 2021
May 17 2021 Special Meeting Agenda
Minutes
Minutes are posted after approved by the Board.
2021 Unapproved Minute Drafts
Oct 18 2021 Minutes – Unapproved Draft
2021 Approved Minutes
Supt Furton Statement August 16, 2021
June 21 2021 Minutes (Includes Budget Hearing)
May 17 2021 Minutes (Regular and Special)
2020 Minutes
December 2 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
November 2 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
September 9 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
August 13 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
August 3 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
June 15 2020 Minutes (Includes Budget Hearing)
Special Meeting Minutes April 2 2020
2019 Minutes
May 14 2019 Special Meeting Minutes
2018 Minutes