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Board unanimously approves permanent expulsion for Student 25.26.07 with reinstatement eligibility after 150 school days
Summary
The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board voted 7-0 on April 23, 2026, to permanently expel Student 25.26.07, with the student eligible to petition for reinstatement after 150 school days. The action followed a closed session held under the Open Meetings Act Section 8(b).
The Cedar Springs Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on April 23, 2026, to permanently expel Student 25.26.07. The motion, moved by Slager and supported by Gilmore, carried 7-0.
The action followed a closed session convened "Pursuant to Open Meetings Act Session 8(b) - Student Discipline." According to the minutes, the Board approved the expulsion "to move forward under recommendation by BOE members and administration" and recorded that the student "will have the opportunity to return to school by petition of reinstatement after 150 school days." The minutes list the AYES as Bowser, Gilmore, Patin, Reed, Shoffner, Slager and Willett and record "Motion Carried: 7-0."
The minutes do not list details of the incident or any statements from the student, family or administration beyond the formal motion and the reinstatement timeline. The Board met in closed session under the Open Meetings Act and then took this formal action in open session. No legal citations beyond the meeting's reference to "Open Meetings Act Section 8(b)" are provided in the minutes.
Next steps recorded in the minutes: the expelled student may petition for reinstatement after 150 school days; the Superintendent or administration is expected to follow up as required by Board procedures.
