School board
Board of Trustees Member, Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Vote for
- 2
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A community college trustee is one of the board members who set policy, approve the budget and hire the president of the college.
Taxes & budget
Paul FoustNo party listed
No documented position found.
Mary T GustasNo party listed
- Supports securing adequate state and federal funding for students
Lucinda M StinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Education
Paul FoustNo party listed
- Supports cutting niche programs such as Cannabis Industries
- Proposes redefining transfer relationships with four-year universities
Mary T GustasNo party listed
- Supports counseling software that guides students to completion
Lucinda M StinsonNo party listed
- Pledges to keep the KVCC education affordable for students
- Supports curriculum preparing students for transfer and careers
Economy & jobs
Paul FoustNo party listed
- Supports refocusing on traditional skilled workforce programs
Mary T GustasNo party listed
- Supports manufacturing, health, education and culinary programs
Lucinda M StinsonNo party listed
- Supports the culinary school and Food Innovation Center model
Government & transparency
Paul FoustNo party listed
- Proposes moving KVCC board meetings to evening hours
- Pledges to address nepotism and favoritism among administrators
Mary T GustasNo party listed
No documented position found.
Lucinda M StinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
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