Academy Board

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (BHCSA) Board of Directors stands firm for safe, secure schools, and makes the tough decisions to ensure that every child receives a first-class education free of disruption, threat, and fear. The Board is focused on student achievement, parent satisfaction, and a safe, secure location for learning.

BHCSA operates under the public school academy governance structure in which the Academy is authorized (received its charter) from Ferris State University (FSU). FSU appoints BHCSA Academy Board of Directors. Members are required to be bona fide citizens of Michigan, undergo a criminal records check, and comply with conflict of interest guidelines established by law and FSU.

To contact a BHCSA Board Member, please contact the Board’s Corresponding Agent, Laura Moellering, at (616) 785-8440.

The Board of Directors has scheduled a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

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Current Board Members

Glenda Bell

Glenda Bell, President

Ms. Bell was born and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She raised her children in the Benton Harbor community and loves being able to see her grandchildren every day. Glenda is active in her church and community and has been involved with teaching children in her church. Glenda believes that all children should be given an equal opportunity to have the best education. When first starting BHCSA with former Board President, Jean Nesbitt, Ms. Bell was both excited and fearful. There were many difficulties, but as a board, they never gave up. “I will persist until I succeed” is the story of Ms. Bell’s term as Board President, and she believes it is also the story of the Benton Harbor community. It’s the story of BHCSA, and it’s the legacy she hopes all pass onto their children.

Jean Nesbitt

Jean Nesbitt, Vice President

Having a passion for children and Benton Harbor, Jean Nesbitt wanted to start a school that would benefit the many children in the Benton Harbor and surrounding areas. With that, she set out with her dream of creating Benton Harbor Charter School Academy. Ms. Nesbitt is the Board Vice President at BHCSA. As a retired worker in the community, Jean is able to spend more time polishing her passion for Benton Harbor Charter School Academy. Ms. Nesbitt has remained on the board since the opening of BHCSA’s doors because she enjoys working with other concerned citizens to provide opportunities to school-age children acquiring a Class-A education.

Terri Mays

Terri Mays, Director

Terri Mays attended Cornerstone University for an MBA. Mays has been married for 42 years to a retired State Policeman, has 3 children and 10 grandchildren. Mays is interested in being a member of the BHCSA board because a child’s education is of utmost importance, and enjoys assisting them with this endeavor is one of Terri’s top priorities.

Ms. Betty Mason, Secretary

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