School Board
Public School Academy Board of Directors
Pillars Academy is a public charter school authorized by Ferris State University.
FSU Charter Schools Office
1020 Maple Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-5802
As the authorizer, Ferris State University provides academic oversight and ensures the Academy meets all performance, accountability, and compliance requirements.
The Academy is governed by a committed Public School Academy Board of Directors, responsible for setting policy, overseeing academic progress, maintaining financial integrity, and supporting the mission and vision of the school.
Board Appointment
All Pillars Academy Board members are officially appointed by the Ferris State University Board of Trustees, in accordance with Michigan law and the terms of the school's charter contract.
Pillars Academy Board Members
- Irfan Shuttari – President
- Dr. Khalid Zafar – Vice President
- Imam Salie – Treasurer
- Fareeha Shuttari-Metzger – Secretary
- Wahaajuddin Mohammed – Member
The Board meets regularly and operates under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. All meetings are open to the public, and notice of meetings is posted in accordance with state guidelines.
For information about Board meetings, minutes, agendas, or how to contact the Board, please reach out to the school compliance officer at (734) 369-9500.
Board Meetings:
JANUARY
DECEMBER
- Public Notice December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting -Special Meeting Annual Board Retreat
- December 9, 2025 Proposed Regular Board Meeting Minutes
NOVEMBER
- Public Notice November 12, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
- November 4, 2025 Proposed Regular Board Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER
- Public Notice October 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
- October 7, 2025 Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes
SEPTEMBER
- Public Notice September 2, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
- September 2, 2025 Approved Regular Meeting Minutes
AUGUST
JULY 2025
- Public Notice July 7, 2025 Special Meeting
- July 7. 2025 Approved Special Meeting Minutes
- Public Notice July 1, 2025 Regular Board Meeting - CANCELED
JUNE 2025
- Public Notice June 3, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
- June 3, 2025 Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes
MAY 2025
- Public Notice May 20, 2025 Regular Meeting-Budget Hearing
- May 20, 2025 Approved Regular Meeting-Budget Hearing Minutes
APRIL 2025
- Public Notice Apirl 12, 2025 Regular Annual Organizatioanl Meeting
- April 12, 2025 Approved AOM Meeting Mintues
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