Superintendent Search | Candidate Interviews Rd 1 | 5.27.21

Monday, December 13, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, December 6, 2021, 5:30 pm | Hybrid Meeting: In person OR via Zoom

Board of Education announces separation with Shanie Keelean.
HMS Principal Nick Cassidy named Interim Superintendent.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 5:30 p.m. | HYBRID: In-person OR via Zoom.

Dr. Brian Davis is spending his last few days in the Superintendent’s Office before retiring. On the Podcast this week, we talk with him about his time at Holland.

Keelean will begin at Holland Public Schools on July 1, replacing retiring Superintendent Dr. Brian Davis.

The HPS School Board will enter into contract negotiations with Mrs. Shanie Keelean; selected as our next Superintendent.  (See ful article for video of special board meeting.)

Click "Read Full Article" to watch the video from Tuesday's interviews and townhall meeting.

Members of the Holland School Board narrowed their search for the next Superintendent of Schools: 

• Shanie Keelean, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership and Development, Waukegan Community Unit School District #60, Illinois
• Michael Pascoe Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Portage Public Schools, Michigan

These candidates will meet members of the community during a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 6:30pm in the HPS Board Training Room.

A limited number of people can attend this meeting in-person; the board encourages you to attend via ZOOM.

Following Superintendent finalist interviews on Tuesday, June 1, your input will assist members of the Holland Public School Board in assessing candidates for Superintendent of Schools.

Following the Superintendent Search | Townhall Meeting on Tuesday, June  1, your input will assist members of the Holland Public School Board in assessing candidates for Superintendent of Schools.

Following interviews on Thursday, May 27, the following information will assist members of the Holland Public School Board in assessing candidates for Superintendent of Schools.

• 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM | Michael Pascoe Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Portage Public Schools, Michigan
• 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM  | Shanie Keelean, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership and Development, Waukegan Community Unit School District #60, Illinois
• 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM  | Scott Smith Ed.S, Superintendent Cedar Springs Public Schools, Michigan

4 of 7 Candidates for Superintendent meet members of the Board of Education. The remaining candidates will meet members on 5.27.21.

Following interviews on Monday, May 24, the following information will assist members of the Holland Public School Board in assessing candidates for Superintendent of Schools.

It is anticipated that a finalist will be determined on June 3.

Interviews will be held in person on May 24 and 27 at the District Administration Office, 320 W. 24th Street.

Upcoming opportunities for input on important issues facing the district.

• Parents & Community Meeting | April 15, 4pm & 7pm
• Spanish-Speaking Parents &  Community Meeting | April 14, 7pm

The Holland Public Schools Board of Education is seeking input on the hiring of a new superintendent. The survey below is being administered by the MASB Executive Search team and takes about ten minutes to complete.  

Near Year—New Beginning.