Board of Education

The Board of Education is popularly elected to rotating six year terms in November of even numbered years.  The Board's responsibilities include establishing policy, representing community values, setting district goals, and approving the allocation of resources. 

The Board establishes subcommittees to deal with various tasks such as negotiations with employee groups and planning for facility expansions and upgrades.

Public Notice for Public School Board Meeting

REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
Please take notice that there will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Hamilton Community Schools, Hamilton, Michigan;

DATE OF MEETING:  March 13, 2023

PLACE OF MEETING:  Hamilton Middle School Media Center

NOTE TIME CHANGE

TIME OF MEETING:  4:30 pm

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REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
Regular Meetings will be held on the second Monday of every month in the Hamilton Middle School library starting at 7:00 PM.

March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12

WORK SESSION MEETING SCHEDULE
Special Meetings will be held on the fourth Monday of every month in the Hamilton Middle School library starting at 6:00 PM.

January 23
February 27
March 27
April 24
May 22
June 26
August 28
September 25
October 23
November 27
December 18 (Note: Third Monday)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Public Participation at Board Meetings

TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF BOARD OF EDUCATION:  269-751-5148

If you need assistance, please contact llohman@hamiltonschools.us.

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service to participate in the meeting, please contact Lori Lohman, Assistant to the Superintendent at llohman@hamiltonschools.us for voice and TDD calls prior to the meeting.

Lori Lohman,

Board Secretary

The public is invited to attend all meetings and workshops of the Board. All board meetings provide time for elected trustees and the administration to hear your concerns and opinions on any school-related topic, whether or not it is on the agenda. Members of the public are encouraged to contact the Board Office (269-751-5148) seven (7) days preceding any regularly scheduled board meeting to request an item be placed on the agenda.

Although public comments are encouraged by the Board, it is the policy of the Board of Education to defer answers or comments to a later time. Prior to placing an item on the agenda, the following steps should have been met when the issue pertains to a building or department level concern:

STEP 1 - Contact Staff Member
STEP 2 - Contact Principal
STEP 3 - Contact Superintendent
STEP 4 - Contact Board of Education

Craig VanBeek, President
Morgan Maul, Vice President
Loren Joostberns, Secretary
Deb Brower, Trustee
Carl Marshall, Trustee
Ross Miedema, Trustee
Lisa Theodore, Trustee

or
Hamilton Community Schools Board of Education
4815 136th Ave.
Hamilton, MI  49419

Phone: 269-751-5148

Current Members

Board of Education Meetings

  • 27 Mar 2023
    • BoE Special Meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      BoE Special Meeting
      Date: Mar 27
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: 4845 136th Avenue Hamilton, Mi 49419
      Calendar: Board of Education
      https://hamiltonschools.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2708252/occurrences/6955600
  • 10 Apr 2023
    • Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: Apr 10
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: 4845 136th Avenue Hamilton, Mi 49419
      Calendar: Board of Education
      https://hamiltonschools.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2648502/occurrences/6811958
  • 24 Apr 2023
    • BoE Special Meeting 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      BoE Special Meeting
      Date: Apr 24
      Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: 4845 136th Avenue Hamilton, Mi 49419
      Calendar: Board of Education
      https://hamiltonschools.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2708252/occurrences/6955601
  • 8 May 2023
    • Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: May 8
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: 4845 136th Avenue Hamilton, Mi 49419
      Calendar: Board of Education
      https://hamiltonschools.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2648502/occurrences/6811959