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. There may be times when special board meetings or board workshops are scheduled. These are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
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.
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
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.
*YouTube Playlist of Board of Education Recordings
| Regular Monthly Meeting Dates | Meeting Links |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| November 17, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| October 20, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| September 15, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| August 18, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| July 28, 2025 *4th Monday | Agenda - to be released |
| June 16, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| May 19, 2025 | Agenda - to be released |
| April 21, 2025 | Agenda Minutes - available after approval Board Recording - coming soon |
| March 17, 2025 | Agenda Minutes 25-26 Preliminary Budget Presentation Board Recording |
| February 24, 2025 *4th Monday | Agenda Minutes Board Recording |
| January 27, 2025 *Organizational and Regular Meeting | Agenda Minutes Board Recording |
| December 16, 2024 | Agenda Budget Amendment Presentation Student Achievement Presentation Minutes Board Recording |
| November 18, 2024 | Agenda Minutes Board Recording |
| October 21, 2024 | Agenda Annual Audit & Budget Update 2024 Strategic Plan Presentation Minutes Board Recording |
| September 16, 2024 | Agenda Bond Update Presentation Survey Results Presentation Minutes Board Recording |
| August 12, 2024 (second Monday) | Agenda Minutes Board Recording |
| July 15, 2024 | Agenda Minutes Board Recording |
Special Meetings
The board of education schedules special meetings as needed. These dates will be posted as the special meeting becomes scheduled. Meetings are held in the Administration office boardroom at 8948 Kraft Ave., Caledonia unless noted differently below.
| Special Meeting Dates | Meeting Links |
| August 1, 2024 | Meeting Notice Budget Update Presentation Minutes Board Recording |
Board Committee of the Whole
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. Meetings are held in the Administration office boardroom at 8948 Kraft Ave., Caledonia unless noted differently below.
| Committee of the Whole Dates | Meeting Links |
| December 10, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| November 12, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| October 15, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| September 10, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| August 13, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| July 23, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| June 11, 2025 | Minutes - available after approval |
| May 13, 2025 *change of date | Minutes - available after approval |
| April 16, 2025 | Minutes |
| March 12, 2025 | Minutes |
| February 19, 2025 | Minutes |
| January - no committee scheduled | n/a |
| December 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Minutes |
| November 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Minutes |
| October 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm | Minutes |
Board Workshops
The board of education schedules workshops as needed. These dates will be posted as the workshops become scheduled. Meetings are held in the Administration office boardroom at 8948 Kraft Ave., Caledonia unless noted differently below.
| Board Workshops Dates | Meeting Links |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2024 | Meeting notice Minutes |
New Textbook Adoption Recommendation and Review
Caledonia Community Schools:
Forensic Science, AP Geography, AP Economics
Caledonia High School New Course Curriculum Adoptions 24/25
At its April 16, 2025, committee of the whole meeting, the Caledonia Board of Education will be considering the addition of Forensic Science, AP Geography, and AP Economics course curricula for Caledonia High School (CHS). These will be new courses for CHS. At its May 19, 2025, meeting, the Caledonia Board of Education will be making a decision to accept or reject the adoption of these course curricular resources. From April 16 - May 19, 2025, the recommended resources will be available for review by our community. Interested individuals may view the texts 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.
Forensic Science
Forensic Science for HS, 4th Edition
ISBN: 979-8-7657-8735-9
Kendall / Hunt Publishers
AP Geography
Human Geography A Spatial Perspective AP® Edition
ISBN: 978-0-357-11908-2
Cengage Learning / National Geographic Publishers
AP Economics
Krugman’s Economics for the AP Course - 4th Edition
ISBN 978-1-319-40932-6
Bedford Freeman & Worth / BFW Publishers
Meet the Board
Tim Morris (President) John Brandow (Vice-President) Brittany Barber Garcia (Treasurer)
Board Service (2013-2028) Board Service (2023-2028) Board Service (2021-2026)
Katie Isic (Secretary) Shawn Collins (Trustee) Jessica Kohn (Trustee)
Board Service (2021-2026) Board Service (2025-2030) Board Service (2025-2030)
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.
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:
- Educating Students
- Safety and Welfare of Students
- Facilities
- Staffing
- Finances
Board of Education Contact Information:
Board of Education Resources
Board of Education Informational Brochure
Board of Education - Group Norms/Guidelines
