Board Member Kentwood Public Schools 4 Year Term
What does this office do?
- Deciding how school district money is spent
- Picking the superintendent
- Choosing curriculum, within state rules
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Kim Taboada-Arzate is a Kentwood Public Schools trustee and lifelong Kentwood resident who founded East Kentwood High's Black Awareness Club as a student. She received the district's Bill Joseph Excellence in Diversity Award.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 3 against, Public Education Quality 2 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Pete Battey is a Kentwood Public Schools trustee and alumnus who has coached debate, mock trial, and forensics. His priorities include careful district finances and improving systems for students and staff.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Sylvia A. James is vice president of the Kentwood Public Schools board and has also served on the Kent ISD board. She is a human resources professional who has worked at Pridgeon & Clay, Steelcase, and Spectrum Health.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 against, Public Education Quality 1 for, Public Infrastructure 1 for
Sources: kentcountymi.gov · kentwoodps.org