Board of Education

The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education is dedicated to the success of our students and is guided by the district's mission, that in the pursuit of excellence, CCS will empower and equip all persons to achieve their best by ensuring the highest quality systems for learning. The seven school board members are elected for six-year terms in even year November elections by the residents of our school district.

Board members work collaboratively to accomplish district goals, to hire and evaluate the superintendent, to monitor and create the policies that govern our students and district and to oversee the financial operations of the district. Board members are not involved in the day-to-day operations of the district.

The school board is committed to transparent operations and considers effective communication with all stakeholders of the district to be of the utmost importance. Board members are the bridge between the school district and community. There is a time for public comment at all board meetings and board members are also available via email. If you have a student enrolled at CCS and have a specific complaint, we encourage you to start the conversation with your student’s teacher and principal.

Board of Education Meetings

Guided by four elected officers (president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer), the school board members work closely with the superintendent to conduct their business during regular school board meetings held each month. It is during these meetings that official business will be brought to vote. All regular board meetings are open to the public and provide a time for public comment.

Additionally, all members of the board are on a Committee of the Whole. This committee discusses topics of importance before taking action at the regular meeting.

The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education meets monthly on the third Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the administration office located at 8948 Kraft Ave., unless noted differently below.

Minutes of Caledonia Community School board meetings are posted following board approval which occurs at the next scheduled board meeting. Below you will find minutes of the current academic year. In addition, the district archives the most recent two (2) academic years on our web page.

Regular Monthly Meetings

*YouTube Playlist of Board of Education Recordings

Regular Monthly Meeting Dates & Agendas	Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2024
November 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
September 16, 2024
August 12, 2024 (second Monday)
July 15, 2024
June 17, 2024
May 20, 2024
April 15, 2024 Agenda
March 18, 2024 Agenda
February 26, 2024 (fourth Monday) Agenda (updated)	February 26, 2024
January 22, 2024 Organizational Meeting Notice Agenda	January 22, 2024
December 11, 2023 Agenda	December 11, 2023
November 20, 2023 Agenda	November 20, 2023
October 16, 2023 Agenda	October 16, 2023
September 18, 2023 Agenda	September 18, 2023
August 14, 2023 Agenda	August 14, 2023
July 31, 2023 - Canceled	Canceled

Board Committee of the Whole

Beginning in February 2024 the Board will meet as a "Committee of the Whole" on a trial basis and eliminate individual committee meetings.
The Committee of the Whole is held in the Administration Office at 8948 Kraft Ave SE and begins at 6:00 pm on the dates listed below unless noted otherwise.

Committee of the Whole Dates

Minutes

*May 14, 2024 @ 5:30 pm *updated date and time

April 10, 2024 PDF Document

Notice

March 13, 2024 PDF Document

Notice

March 13, 2024

February 21, 2024 PDF Document

Notice

Feb 21, 2024

Teaching and Learning Committee	Finance and Operations Committee	Policy Committee
January 11, 2024 - 7:30am February *Moving forward the Board will meet as a "Committee of the Whole" on a trial basis and eliminate individual committee meetings.	January 17, 2024 - 7:30am February *Moving forward the Board will meet as a "Committee of the Whole" on a trial basis and eliminate individual committee meetings.	February *Moving forward the Board will meet as a "Committee of the Whole" on a trial basis and eliminate individual committee meetings.

Board Workshops & Special Meetings

The board of education schedules workshops as needed. Those dates will be posted as the workshops become scheduled. Meetings are held in the Administration office boardroom at 8948 Kraft Ave., Caledonia.

Board Workshops & Special Meeting Dates & Agenda	Minutes
January 31, 2024 Special Meeting Notice Workshop Notice *Time Change	Jan 31 Special Mtg Jan 31 Workshop Mtg
December 20, 2023 Special Meeting - Notice of Meeting Superintendent Candidate Interview to begin @ 6:30 p.m.	Dec 20, 2023
November 28, 2023 Special Meeting - Notice of Meeting	Nov 28, 2023

New Textbook Adoption Recommendation and Review

Caledonia Community Schools
Willing to Wait
5th Grade Curriculum Changes 24/25

At its April 15, 2024, meeting, the Caledonia Board of Education will be considering changes to the 5th grade Willing to Wait curriculum for reproductive health. At this time, the district utilizes Willing to Wait at the intermediate and middle school levels. Willing to Wait has adopted several changes to the 5th grade curriculum starting with the 2024-2025 school year. At its May 20, 2024 meeting, the Caledonia Board of Education will be making a decision to accept or reject changes to the 5th grade Willing to Wait curriculum. From April 15 - May 20, 2024, the recommended curriculum will be available for review by our community. Interested individuals may view the text by coming to the CCS Administration Building during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday or at other times by appointment. For requests outside of business hours or if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Christie Russell at (616) 891-8185.

Project Best Life / Willing to Wait Curriculum
Health Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Me
Upper Elementary - 5th Grade Introduction to Puberty, Part 2 - 7th Edition

External Link April Regular Board Meeting Recording
Willing to Wait Website

Meet the Board

Marcy White (President) Brittany Barber Garcia (VP) Katie Isic (Secretary)
Board Service (2010-2024) Board Service (2021-2026) Board Service (2021-2026)

Jason Saidoo (Treasurer) John Brandow (Trustee) Tim Morris (Trustee)
Board Service (2019-2024) Board Service (2023-2028) Board Service (2013-2028)

Jennifer Nichols (Trustee)
Board Service (2023-2028)

School boards: Advocates for Educational Excellence

Every local school district is governed by a school board. Our local school board is a member of the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). The mission of the MASB is to provide high-quality educational leadership services for all Michigan boards of education and to advocate for an equitable and exceptional public education for all students. To learn more about the role of a school board, check out the valuable resources MASB provides.

External Link MASB Role of a School Board

Board Policies:

The Caledonia Community Schools Board of Education Policy Manual includes bylaws and policies. A full list of Board of Education member duties, powers, and responsibilities are available in the policy manual. In general, the Board of Education oversees the following: