Grand Valley State University - Charter Schools Office

Like other public schools, the board of a Public School Academy (Charter School) is composed of Michigan citizens who volunteer there time and experiences. However, unlike other public schools, a charter school board member is appointed rather than elected.

In order to become a board member in a charter school, a candidate must be nominated by a local charter school board, complete an application for board service, successfully pass a background check, interview with a representative of the GVSU Charter School Office, and be approved by the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees.

Reference the links on this page for the information and forms necessary to nominate and approve a new board member.

Applying for Board Service
• New Board Member Online Application
• Renewal Board Member Online Application
• New Board Member Application (PDF)
• Renewal Board Member Application (PDF)
• Oath of Office (PDF)
• Board Resolution to Nominate (PDF)

Considering Board Service
• New Board Member Handbook (PDF)
• Charter School Board Member Job Description & Responsibilities (PDF)
• Qualities and Characteristics of Charter School Board Members (PDF)
• Flowchart for Appointment and Approval of Charter School Board Members (Word)
• Mistakes of Charter School Board Members (PDF)