Board of Education

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS (2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR)

Please see the Board of Education meeting schedule below. The meetings will be held at Mill Creek Middle School Board of Education Room (subject to change). Special meetings will be scheduled as needed.  The agendas and minutes will be linked in the columns below when available.

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

Board Members

President - Christy Nowak [Board term 2008/2024]
Vice President -Roman Rodriquez [Board term 2018/2026] 
Secretary - Deidra Blazon [Board term 2018/2026]
Treasurer - Kevin McLellan [Board term 2022/2026]
Trustee - Mike Brown [Board term 2009/2026] (MASB Rep)
Trustee - David Hood  [Board term 2021/2024] (CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Rep)
Trustee - Jennifer Zalinski [Board term 2017/2024]  (CPHS Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Rep)

Email address for Board of Education: boardofeducation@cppschools.com  

Board Committees

Finance Committee - Hood, McLellan, Rodriquez

Ad Hoc Committee - Hood, McLellan, Rodriquez

Building & Grounds Committee - Brown, Nowak, Zalinski

Building Liaisons

Comstock Park High School - Blazon/Hood

Mill Creek Middle School - Rodriquez

Pine Island Elementary School - McLellan

Stoney Creek Elementary School - Brown

Greenridge Early Childhood Center - Zalinski

District School Improvement Team Representative - Nowak

General Election - School Board Candidates

Filing Procedures and Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible as a candidate for the Board of Education, an individual must be a qualified and registered voter residing in the Comstock Park Public School District.  Please see details regarding the upcoming November election with step needed to run for a seat on the Board of Education linked here.

PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATING PETITIONS

Please go to this link to see the 2024 filing requirements for a local school board 

One (1) sample nominating petition form is available from election officials on the county and local levels. It is suggested that petition sheets be purchased from commercial suppliers in lieu of making photo copies to ensure the format of the form is not inadvertently changed. The County Clerk’s office can provide a list of vendors available, if requested. The style of petition used depends on the office sought. All nominating petitions/affidavits of identity must be filed with the Kent County Clerk located at the Kent County Administration Building, 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.

TIMETABLE

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Deadline for filing nominating petitions and affidavits of identity with Kent County Clerk.

Friday, July 26, 2024 – 4:00 pm

Deadline for candidates to withdraw nomination

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

General Election

VACANCIES

THREE - Board of Education seats (4-year terms for each seat) are available; terms will begin January 1, 2025 and will expire December 31, 2028 for the positions elected.

Any questions regarding the election may be directed to Alicia Keur, Executive Assistant, at 254-5003.

DEADLINE FOR FILING:

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 by 4:00 pm

Nominating Petitions must be filed with Kent County Clerk.

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS (2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR)

Please see the Board of Education meeting schedule below. The meetings will be held at Mill Creek Middle School Board of Education Room (subject to change). Special meetings will be scheduled as needed.  The agendas and minutes will be linked in the columns below when available.