Dear GRPS Staff,
As we begin the school year, we extend our sincere appreciation for your ongoing commitment to our scholars, families, and school community.
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining compliance with District policies and requirements, this message serves as formal notification of the rollout of the 2026–27 compliance requirements.
The 2026–27 compliance requirements will officially go live on Monday, August 10, 2026. All required compliance activities must be completed no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
All employees are required to complete the following compliance requirements:
- Review and acknowledge Staff Advisories.
- Complete the online Nepotism Form.
- Review and acknowledge the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or Employee Manual.
- Review and acknowledge the Additional Work Form (AWF) Guide.
- Complete all required compliance training modules.
Employees are responsible for ensuring that all assigned compliance requirements are completed by the established deadline.
Failure to complete all required compliance activities by September 30, 2026, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, in accordance with applicable District policies and procedures.
Thank you for your attention to these important compliance requirements and for your continued commitment to excellence. We appreciate all that you do and wish you a productive, rewarding, and successful school year.
Best regards,
Human Resources
Grand Rapids Public Schools
(616) 819-2022
(616) 819-3492
