Grandville Public Schools

Since these groups are the stakeholders in any school district, I would regularly invite any of these groups of people into a dialogue where they could have the freedom to express their thoughts, opinions, experiences and to ask questions. Whenever possible, I would encourage them to participate in subcommittees where they might also have greater impact in decisions made.

I am lucky to have kids who participate in a wide variety of school activities from sports to theater to music to student government. Through these different groups and organizations, I have the ability to interact with a wide variety of parents, students and staff. Many of them have no idea I am on the school board and it allows us to have open conversations about what is happening in the district and get a true sense of the issues they have. In addition, I always make myself available before and after board meetings and welcome comments from our residents.