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Kentwood Public Schools taps nearby district leader Kevin Polston, of Godfrey-Lee, to be next superintendent Updated May 07, 2021; Posted May 07, 2021 Kevin Polston, superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, has been selected to take over as the next superintendent of Kentwood Public Schools. (Photo provided to MLive by Kevin Polston) Facebook Share KENTWOOD, MI – Kentwood Public Schools has selected Kevin Polston, superintendent of the neighboring school district Godfrey-Lee, to take over as its next leader. Polston, who has been an educator for almost two decades, will replace retiring superintendent Michael Zoerhoff on July 1, 2021. The Kentwood Board of Education selected Polston from a pool of six finalist candidates who interviewed for the position in April, according to a school news release. The school board voted to begin contract negotiations with Polston on May 6. ....
Voters approve $192M Kentwood Public Schools bond to enhance facilities, career tech opportunities Updated 10:32 PM; Today 10:32 PM Kentwood Public Schools requested a $192 million bond on the May 4, 2021 ballot. (MLive file photo)Cory Morse | MLive.com Facebook Share KENTWOOD, MI – Voters approved a 30-year, $192 million bond proposal for Kentwood Public Schools Tuesday, May 4, that will provide programs, technology, and facilities for the district’s current and future needs. The proposal passed 3,739 to 1,776, according to unofficial election results from the Kent County Clerk’s office. To advance its educational programs, the district plans to update its vocational and career tech learning facilities. ....