Holland Public Schools Board of Education
The publicly elected seven-member Board of Education is responsible for setting policy for the district. Each trustee term is six years long and trustees serve without pay.
The Board of Education conducts its business meetings at the District Administration Office, 320 W. 24th Street, in the Board Training Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, with time for public comments. An optional prayer meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited.
If you are an individual with a disability, reasonable accommodations to attend and participate in meetings is available by contacting the Superintendent's Office at (616) 494-2005.
Upcoming Board Meetings & Study Sessions
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25 Jan
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Board of Education Workshop 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard of Education WorkshopDate: Jan 25Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join this virtual meeting
In accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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1 Feb
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Board Study Session I 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IDate: Feb 1Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 Feb
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Board Study Session II 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IIDate: Feb 8Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School Board
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15 Feb
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Feb 15Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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1 Mar
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Board Study Session I 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IDate: Mar 1Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join virtual meeting.
In accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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8 Mar
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Board Study Session II 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IIDate: Mar 8Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join virtual meeting.
In accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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15 Mar
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Mar 15Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join virtual meeting.
In accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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12 Apr
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Board Study Session I 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IDate: Apr 12Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardIn accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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19 Apr
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Board Study Session II 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IIDate: Apr 19Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardIn accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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26 Apr
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Apr 26Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: HPS School BoardIn accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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3 May
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Board Study Session I 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IDate: May 3Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardIn accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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10 May
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Board Study Session II 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IIDate: May 10Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardIn accordance with Senate Bill 1246 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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Approved Board Minutes:
2021 Annual Organizational Meeting - Dec. 21, 2020 
Board Minutes for December 21, 2020
Board Minutes for November 16, 2020
Board Minutes for October 19, 2020
Board Minutes for September 21, 2020
Board Minutes for August 17, 2020
Board Minutes for July 20, 2020
Board Minutes for June 15, 2020
Board Minutes for May 18, 2020
Board Minutes for April 27, 2020
Board Minutes for March 16, 2020
Bylaws and Policies
Effective bylaws and policies are at the core of successful school district governance. Maintaining bylaws and policies that reflect both local oversight and ever-changing state and federal laws is an enormous task. The Holland Board of Education contracts with Neola for these services.
Search our bylaws and policies manual.
Please note that once the Board of Education adopts a new or revised policy, it may take several weeks before the online bylaws and policies manual reflects those changes/updates.
If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office at 616-494-2005.
Chain of Command/How to Communicate
Parents are often discouraged when they attempt to communicate with central office administrators and school board members and are sent back to building-based officials in order to resolve a problem their child may be experiencing in school. To prevent that frustration, parents can become informed about the “chain of command,” or where to begin the communication sequence regarding their problem or concern.
Many parent and community questions are easily and completely answered by communication directly with the educator in charge of the class or program. Each situation should be first addressed at whatever level the initial action was taken with appeals moving on to the next level on the chain of command. The easiest way to communicate is via e-mail, and a phone call is the next preferable way. Contact information such as e-mail addresses and phone numbers can be found on the district website.
On Matters Involving Instruction/Curriculum
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal
- Director of School Improvement
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Special Education Services
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal
- Director of Student Services
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Athletics
- Coach
- Athletic Director
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Student Discipline
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal
- Deputy Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Facilities/Grounds/Building
- Principal
- Faciliities/Ground Supervisor
- Deputy Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Transportation
- Bus Driver
- Transportation Supervisor
- Deputy Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Food/Nutrition Services
- Principal
- Food/Nutrition Services Director
- Deputy Superintendent
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
Interpreters are available for families who need assistance.
Organizational Chart
School Board News
The Board Executive Committee will meet Friday, November 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be a Regular Meeting and is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm. In accordance with Senate Bill 1108 this meeting will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. If you would like to make a public comment you may do so via Zoom.
Members of the Board & the Superintendent will meet in person on Monday, October 12. Anyone else interested in participating in the meeting can join via Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtc-6hpz0vGtO7d6DEMKisdunJYLxfh8_X
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Members of the Holland Public Schools Board of Education will meet for their regular study session on Monday, September 14 at 5:30pm. Members will meet in person; this meeting will be streamed live via Zoom.
Members of the HPS Board of Education Executive Committee will meet September 14, 4:30pm via Zoom.
CHANGE OF DATE. Due to the Labor Day holiday falling on the day the board regularly holds board study sessions, this meeting has been moved and will be held Tuesday, September 8.
Members of the Executive Committee will meet August 31, 8am via Zoom.