Board of Directors
The Henry Ford Academy Board of Directors is a seven-member team made up of representatives from The Henry Ford (3), Ford Motor Company (2), Wayne County Superintendent (1), and HFA Parent (1).
Board member candidates go through an extensive appointment process which includes a background check, compliance with conflict of interest guidelines, and interviews with the HFA Board of Directors and the Public School Academies (PSA) Manager from Wayne RESA.
Wayne RESA Board of Directors approves all appointments to the Henry Ford Academy Board.
HFA Board of Directors By-Laws
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
2024-2025 Board of Directors Meeting Schedule
The Henry Ford Academy Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the Drive-In Studio located within the Henry Ford Museum. To attend the board meeting please enter through the Henry Ford Academy Main Office. All Board of Directors meetings are open to the public.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
2024-2025 HFA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
- September 27, 2024
- October 16, 2024
- November 20, 2024 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- December 18, 2024
- January 22, 2025 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- February 19, 2025 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- March 19, 2025
- April 16, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- June 18, 2025
2023-2024 HFA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
- June 12, 2024
- May 22, 2024
- April 24, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- February 21, 2024
- January 17, 2024 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- December 13, 2023
- November 15, 2023 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- October 18, 2023
- September 20, 2023
2022-2023 HFA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
- June 14, 2023
- May 17, 2023
- April 19, 2023
- March 15, 2023 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- February 15, 2023 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
- January 18, 2023
- December 2022 - Canceled due to holiday season
- November 16, 2022
- October 19, 2022
- September 14, 2022 - Canceled due to lack of quorum
HFA Board of Directors Members
Brent Ott - President
Jarell Brown - Treasurer
Dr. Derrick Coleman - Secretary
Amal Berry - Ford Motor Company Rep.
Todd Nissen - Non-voting Member
Michael Schmidt - Ford Motor Company Rep.
Bonnie Lobert - Henry Ford Museum Rep.
Anne Michelis - HFA Parent Rep.
If you would like to contact the Board of Directors please email Geoffrey Young, Principal: gyoung@hfa-dearborn.org.