Community advisory committee completes budget exercise, identifies trust and communication as top priorities
Apr 6, 2026
District staff reported the committee’s third session included a budgeting exercise, staff-ranked priorities (teaching and learning; staffing stability; student well-being; financial stability; class size) and recommended clearer communications and transparency; the committee declined to videotape meetings to protect candid discussion.
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Superintendent Matt reported to the Grand Rapids Public Schools board that the district’s Forward community advisory committee held its third session on March 23, reviewing the group’s purpose, local data, and priorities and completing a hands-on budgeting exercise.
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