Portland Public Schools Announces School Board Vacancy

Portland Public Schools is seeking applications for a current vacancy on the Board of Education. 

Board Vacancy Posting

The individual appointed will serve on the Board through December 31, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, the position will be filled by the candidate elected in the November 3, 2026, general election.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume outlining their qualifications to:

Angela Shinaver 

Vice President, Board of Education 

Portland Public Schools 

1100 Ionia Road 

Portland, MI 48875 

Email: ashinaver@portlandk12.org

The application deadline is Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

About Serving on a School Board

Serving as a school board member is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on education in the Portland.  Board members:

●      Establish policies to guide the district

●      Employ and evaluate the superintendent

●      Approve and oversee the district’s budget

●      Connect with the community and represent its interests

Board members do not manage the day-to-day operations of schools, but rather provide vision, governance, and oversight on behalf of the community.

Additional resources on board service, qualifications, and responsibilities are available through the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) at www.masb.org/getonboard .

For questions, please contact Portland Public Schools at (517) 647-4161.