Vacant WPS Board of Education Seat Announcement

Wyoming Public Schools is seeking applications for a vacant position on the WPS Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.  The newly appointed Board member will replace the individual elected to the position (based upon the November 2022 election results).

Interested individuals must submit a letter expressing interest in the open Board position along with a completed board member candidate questionnaire.  Documents must be sent to the District Office at boardcandidate@wyomingps.org by no later than 3 PM on November 24, 2025.

Additional information can be found in the documents linked below.

2025 Board Member Vacancy Announcement

2025 BoE Candidate Profile Questions

Secretary
Lisa Manley
Term Expires 2026

President
Craig Popma
Term Expires 2026

Trustee

Shannon Frick
Term Expires 2026

Trustee
Audrey Zapata
Term Expires 2028

WPS Board of Education Meeting Dates & Times

In the spirit of compliance with the ADA, individuals with disabilities should feel free to contact the Office of the Superintendent by phone: (616) 530-7555 if requesting special services to effectively participate in these meetings.

Regular Board meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month  unless otherwise specified.

Board of Education Goals

Every Student Achieving

We will ensure that every student meets or exceeds high standards by establishing educational equity across all classrooms, schools, and programs.

1. Support and strengthen our Diversity through an inclusive environment.
2. Create and maintain systems of efficient operations at all levels to support a rigorous and robust educational experience in Wyoming Public Schools.

Every Student Invested In Learning

We will increase the ownership of learning and achievement in every student by fostering a spirit of inquiry and the joy of learning through rigor, relevance, reflection, and relationships.

1. Encourage and support practices that promote innovation.
2. Apply evidence based best practices in horizontal and vertical alignment structure of our curriculum and expectations pre-K through 12th grade.

Every Student Prepared for Change and Challenge

We will reinforce for every student the persistence, determination, and resilience needed to meet the intellectual, civic and social demands of a rapidly changing global environment.

1. Expand and support a culture of collaboration and reflection.
2. Foster a culture of trust, safety, respect, inclusion and accountability for staff and students.

Every Educator Growing Professionally

We will advance dynamic professional learning communities that inspire inquiry, reflection, collaboration, and innovation to improve student outcomes.

1. Foster clear and concise two-way communication and engagement with all stakeholders.
2. Institutionalize a comprehensive approach for data based decision making.
3. Expand stakeholders’ personal and professional knowledge and skills to improve student achievement.