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ISJ Board of Education

The Joint Board of Education is made up of representatives from Immanuel Lutheran and St. James Lutheran Churches; each church has five members. The School Board meets at 6 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church on the third Tuesday of each month. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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The goals of the School Board are to:

  • Support the administration and ministry of the school.

  • Oversee the financial functions of the school. 

  • Set policy for the school in accordance with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and State of Michigan regulations.

Meeting Dates:​

The ISJ Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Next meeting is 3/18/25

Safety Drills:

  • 09/13/2024 Fire Drill

  • ​09/27/24 Tornado Drill

  • 10/9/24 Lockdown Drill

  • 11/1/24 Fire Drill

  • 11/6/24 Fire Drill

 

Board Members

​​Becky Edler - Chair Person

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Ryan Kelley - Vice Chair

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Amy Ferris - Treasurer

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Chris Shourds - Secretary

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Erin Reed - Board Member

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Chris Pruitt - Board Member

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Immanuel St. James Lutheran School

2066 Oakwood Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

616.363.0505

Immanuel St. James Lutheran School provides Christian education for Preschool through 8th grade. As one of the oldest Christian schools in Grand Rapids, ISJ provides students with a rigorous and innovative curriculum in a faith-based environment that allows them to learn and share about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while equipping them with the important life skills they need to succeed in the real world. 

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616.363.0505 | fax: 616.363.3319 |
isjoffice@mychristianschool.com

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