The Livonia Public Schools School Board is committed to working together for the best interests of the students and families of Livonia Public Schools.  All Board members are MASB certified, thereby achieving the Standard of Excellence Whole Board Award.

Colleen Burton
President

Email:
cburton3@livoniapublicschools.org
Phone: 
734-788-7988
Term Ends: 
12/31/2022

Colleen Burton was elected to the Board in November of 2009 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. She is a graduate of Livonia Bentley High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Harding University. Colleen is the parent of three LPS graduates. She currently works as a sales assistant. She has served as a member of the District School Improvement Team, PTA President, Treasurer, and Membership Chairperson, and Stevenson Booster Club School Beautification Chairperson. Colleen is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Master Diamond Award.

Mark Johnson
Vice President

Email:   
mjohnson22@livoniapublicschools.org
Phone:   
248-890-6946
Term Ends: 
12/31/2022

Mark Johnson was elected to the Board in June of 2010, and re-elected 2014 and 2018. He is a graduate of Livonia Public Schools and attended the University of Toledo where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance degree. Mark is the parent of two former LPS students. He is now retired, after 35 years as a trial lawyer. Mark is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Master Board Member Award.

Karen Bradford
Secretary

Email:
kbradfor@livoniapublicschools.org
Phone:
734-788-3165
Term Ends:
12/31/2024

Karen Bradford was elected to the Board in November 2016 and re-elected in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana and a Master of Arts degree in Reading from Eastern Michigan University. She works part-time as a substitute teacher and also worked as an ACAT tester at Webster Elementary. Karen is the proud parent of four LPS graduates and was very active in the PTA, having served as past president of Hoover, Holmes, and Stevenson in addition to many other PTA/PTSA board positions. She has also served on the District School Improvement Team, as well as the LPS Return to Learn Task Force. Karen is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Merit.

Madeline Acosta
Trustee 

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Email:   
macosta@livoniapublicschools.org
Phone:   
734-237-7801
Term Ends: 
12/31/2024

Madeline Acosta was elected to the Board in November 2020. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a second Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Wayne State University, and completed coursework towards a Master of Arts in Teaching. Madeline previously worked in Southwest Detroit as a Bilingual Educational Technician, Special Education Teacher, and Homeless and Community Liaison. Madeline is the PTSA President at Stevenson High School and, until her election, she served as a long-term substitute teacher for Livonia Public Schools. Her volunteerism extends from the various PTA roles at Riley and Holmes to the Return to Learn Task Force. Madeline and her husband, Nico, are proudly raising two sons who attend LPS. Madeline is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Merit.

Tammy Bonifield
Trustee

Email:
tbonifie3@livoniapublicschools.org
Phone: 
734-432-0789
Term Ends: 
12/31/2024

Tammy Bonifield was elected to the Board in November 2012 and re-elected in 2016 and 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University and is a Certified Public Accountant. Tammy works as an accountant for a Northville firm. Tammy is the treasurer of the Livonia AM Rotary and holds several leadership positions with her sons' Boy Scout troop. She has two children who are graduates of LPS. Tammy has held numerous PTA board positions, and has served on the Elementary Report Card Task Force, District School Improvement Team, and the Taylor-Hoover Transition Team. Tammy is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Master Board Member Award.

Dan Centers
Trustee

Email:    
dcenters@livoniapublicschools.org

Phone: 
734-237-8602
Term Ends: 
12/31/2024 

Dan Centers was appointed to office on May 7, 2014 and elected for the remaining two years of that term.  He was re-elected in November 2016 and November 2020 for four-year terms. Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Madonna University. He is currently Chief of Staff for Senator Dayna Polehanki. Dan is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Distinction.

 
Liz Jarvis
Trustee 

Email:    
ljarvis@livoniapublicschools.org

Phone: 
248-473-1548
Term Ends: 
12/31/2022 

Liz Jarvis was elected to the Board in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. She holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art, with an emphasis in Graphic Design, from Michigan State University. Liz is a stay-at-home mom, and also works as a calligrapher by commission. She is the parent of three LPS graduates. She serves on the District School Improvement team, the LPS Education Foundation Board of Directors, and the Livonia PTSA Council. She is a big cheerleader for our Livonia FIRST Robotics Teams. Liz is certified by the Michigan Association of School Boards and has achieved the MASB Award of Distinction.