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FEBRUARY 23, 2022 6:00 pm
GRAND RAPIDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
James and Shirley Balk Center for Administrative Services
2400 Plymouth Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Preparing students to be effective servants
of Christ in contemporary society
Dear Grand Rapids Christian Schools Families and Friends:
Since its inception over a century ago, Grand Rapids Christian Schools (GRCS) has embraced the opportunity
to provide a world-class education that is distinctively Christian and accessible to students from all walks of life.
We are engaging in something truly transformative – preserving a 100-year legacy of excellence and aspiring
toward a future where every student discovers their passion, develops their talents, and brings those gifts to
the world.
With this in mind, we are already busy preparing for the start of the 2022-2023 school year at Grand Rapids
Christian Schools. The Board of Trustees, supported by the hard work of the Finance Committee and GRCS
Business Office staff, unanimously approved the proposed 2022-2023 Operating Budget and corresponding
tuition rates on January 19, 2022. In addition, the Board unanimously approved three board nominees to fill
vacant board seats for term 2022 — 2025. We are pleased to present the budget and introduce you to the
nominees on the pages that follow for your review and approval. In doing so, you enable our leadership and
staff to continue moving forward in preparation for the coming school year. Please complete and return your
absentee ballot (found at the conclusion of this notice), according to the options outlined in that section if you
are unable to attend the Annual Meeting in person.
As we look ahead, let me also take a moment to highlight a couple other important activities. The 2022-2027
Strategic Plan is currently in development, and will incorporate educational programming and strategic financial
goals determined to be important priorities to ensure our students continue to thrive. Please watch for an
update on this important multi-year strategic plan in the months ahead. Secondly, although the pandemic has
long-delayed our 100-Year Celebration (commemorating the centennial of Christian High), we will be kicking-off
an extended season of celebration later this year. We invite you and your family to mark this amazing moment
with us, a moment 100 years in the making! Please watch for additional communications in the months ahead
as we share the many ways we plan to celebrate together.
Last, but certainly not least, I want to personally thank you for your grace, prayers, and many notes of
encouragement as we continue to navigate the ever-present challenges of COVID. Thank you, too, for entrusting
your children’s Christian education to our care. With your faithful support and the amazing dedication of our
teachers and staff, we remain uniquely positioned to develop the next generation of Christ-following leaders,
preparing them to serve and positively influence the world around them. Thank you for advancing this important
mission with us!
Tom DeJonge,
Superintendent —Grand Rapids Christian Schools
TUITION RATES
Grand Rapids Christian Schools offers a range of tuition rates, Variable Tuition, that allows families to ap-
ply for a reduced tuition rate based on their family’s unique financial situation.
VARIABLE TUITION RANGE FULL
GRADE LEVEL (APPLICATION REQUIRED) TUITION
Progressive Kindergarten
$5,390 — $8,300 $8,300
(Iroquois & Evergreen)
Progressive Kindergarten
$5,720 — $8,800 $8,800
(Rockford)
5 Full Day Kindergarten $6,040 — $9,300 $9,300
1st — 4th Grades $6,040 —$9,300 $9,300
5th — 6th Grades $6,370 —$9,800 $9,800
7th — 8th Grades $6,690 —$10,300 $10,300
9th— 12th Grades $7,340 — $11,300 $11,300
REQUESTED DONATION
FUND PER STUDENT AMOUNT
Eagles Fund $1,250
Capital $680
Foundation $440
New 2 You 400
TOTAL $2,770
At Grand Rapids Christian Schools, no family is required to pay the full cost of education. Instead, we
ask parents to consider making tax-deductible donations for tuition support, endowment, educational
support services, upgrades to technology, and New 2 You. Each year, Grand Rapids Christian Schools
determines a Requested Donation amount to help cover the costs associated with educating students.
Parents may elect to make this tax-deductible donation in addition to paying Full Tuition each year. For
the 2022-2023 school year, the Requested Donation is $2,770 per student.
PROPOSED 2022-2023 BUDGET
The Board of Trustees is recommending an operating budget of $25,237,374 for the 2022-2023 school year.
2021-2022 2022-2023 PROPOSED
ENROLLMENT, K-12 1,955 1,968
REVENUE
Tuition Revenue 22,395,496 22,810,679
Variable Tuition Discount (2,975,000) (3,200,000)
Eagles Fund 1,700,000 1,700,000
EANS Reimbursable Expenses 907,100 951,705
Foundation/Endowment Support 1,006,890 1,006,890
All Other Revenue 1,958,100 1,968,100
TOTAL REVENUE 24,992,586 25,237,374
EXPENSES
Wages & Benefits
Instruction 12,260,275 13,068,445
School & Central Administration 2,942,328 3,173,689
Custodians and Food Service 1,143,610 1,261,038
Transportation 286,253 303,153
CSI Pension Fee 1,085,000 1,330,000
CAW 226,031 234,757
TOTAL 17,943,498 19,371,083
Percent of Total Budget 71.8% 76.8%
Instruction & Extracurricular Activities
Curriculum, Books, and Supplies 1,868,839 1,378,834
Professional Improvement & Dues 83,500 83,500
TOTAL 1,952,339 1,462,334
Percent of Total Budget 7.8% 5.8%
Operations
Admissions and Fundraising 244,100 254,100
Professional Services 191,500 191,500
Transportation 163,669 173,000
Utilities & Telephone 811,450 829,450
Contracted Services 449,709 462,709
Maintenance & Repairs & Software 510,575 520,750
Supplies & Equipment 310,000 315,000
CAW, Gainey 141,000 141,000
Food Service 985,100 951,100
Building and Liability Insurance 188,145 210,200
Allocation for Annual Tech/Capital 600,000 -
Miscellaneous 151,500 155,147
Bad Debt 200,000 200,000
Operating Reserve 150,000 -
TOTAL 5,096,748 4,403,956
Percent of Total Budget 20.4% 17.5%
TOTAL EXPENSES 24,992,585 25,237,373BOARD MEMBER NOMINEES
Grand Rapids Christian Schools’ membership is asked to elect each of the proposed board candidates.
JAMIE KUIPER
Jamie and his wife, Becky, have three children who attend Grand Rapids Christian
Schools. Their sons Elijah, (7th), and Caleb (5th) attend Grand Rapids Christian
Middle School; and Isaiah (2nd) attends the Iroquois Campus. They are members at
Ada Bible Church.
Jamie is the President of the National Christian Foundation, Michigan. For the past 10
years, he has served on a variety of boards, including Grand Rapids City Young Life;
National Christian Foundation, Michigan; and Oakdale Park CRC. Jamie has a passion for volunteering
and is passionate about being faithful to the Gospel with grace and gentleness. As a member of the
Board, Jamie looks to support GRCS leadership in carrying out the mission of the school in a manner that
glorifies God and brings about the flourishing of students.
JONATHAN KOK
Jonathan Kok serves as an attorney at Warner Norcross & Judd. Jonathan is a
graduate of Leadership Grand Rapids and has served on the council at First CRC.
He has volunteered at a variety of organizations, including Degage Ministries and
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. Jonathan spent time as a member of the University
Club of Grand Rapids Board and Management Committee of Warner Norcross &
Judd. Jonathan values Christian education and says it is the best gift we can give
our children.
Jonathan and his wife, Rebecca, reside in Grand Rapids and attend First CRC. They have four children:
William (9th) attends Grand Rapids Christian High School; Cameron (6th) attends Grand Rapids Christian
Middle School; and William (4th) and Samuel (1st) attend the Iroquois Campus.
CHRISTOPHER TERVEEN
Chris and his wife, Megan, have three children who attend Rockford Christian: Aiden
(5th), Olivia (4th), and Jonah (PreK). Chris is a banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank. He
and his family attend Rockford Reformed Church.
Chris serves as the 3rd/4th-grade boys youth group leader, church treasurer, and
Youth for Christ youth leader with the Northview Public Schools Chapter. He has
served on the GRCS Finance Committee for the past three years.
Chris and his wife are passionate about bringing their children up, knowing Christ as their Savior. As
a member of the Board, Chris will bring his strategic planning, honest feedback, spiritual maturity, and
church involvement in adult small groups to the GRCS community.SCHOOL MEMBER BALLOT
How to Cast Your Ballot
Grand Rapids Christian Schools members are asked to approve the proposed 2022-2023 Budget.
There are four ways to submit your ballot:
1. Mail your ballot to GRCS Admin Office, 2400 Plymouth Ave SE, GR MI 49506
2. Hand-deliver your ballot to GRCS Admin Office
3. Have your child deliver your ballot to their school office
4. Fax your ballot to GRCS at 616.574.6010
ABSENTEE BALLOT
The undersigned member(s) acknowledge(s) that he/she wishes to cast his/her vote via this Absentee Ballot.
Please cast your vote to approve:
MEMBER 1 MEMBER 2
YES NO YES NO
Proposed 2022-2023 Budget Proposed 2022-2023 Budget
VOTE YES OR NO TO APPROVE VOTE YES OR NO TO APPROVE
THE SLATE OF NOMINEES. THE SLATE OF NOMINEES.
YES NO YES NO
Jamie Kuiper Jamie Kuiper
Jonathan Kok Jonathan Kok
Christopher TerVeen Christopher TerVeen
Printed Name Printed Name
Signature Signature
Date Date
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