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 |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 *Organizational and Regular Meeting | |
| December 16, 2024 | Agenda Budget Amendment Presentation Student Achievement Presentation Minutes - available after approval 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 |
| January - no meeting scheduled | |
| 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 |
Textbook Adoption
New Textbook Adoption Recommendation and Review
At this time, there are no textbooks currently under review.
Meet the Board
Brittany Barber Garcia(Trustee) John Brandow (Trustee) Shawn Collins(Trustee)
Board Service (2021-2026) Board Service (2023-2028) Board Service (2025-2030)
Katie Isic(Trustee) Jessica Kohn(Trustee) Tim Morris (Trustee)
Board Service (2021-2026) Board Service (2025-2030) Board Service (2013-2028)
Jennifer Nichols (Trustee)
Board Service (2023-2028)
We'd like to THANK our Board of Education for their continued support, service, and leadership to Caledonia Community Schools. At the December 2024 meeting, the Board of Education and CCS honored outgoing board members Jason Saidoo (6 years) and Marcy White (14.5 years) for their service to the district. In addition to their time on the Board, both Jason and Marcy have championed countless causes to better our schools and support our students. Their dedication, involvement, and passion have left a lasting impact on Caledonia Schools. Marcy and Jason, we are deeply grateful for your commitment and the legacy you leave behind!
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
