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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4 Nov
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Superintendent Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent Open Office HoursDate: Nov 4Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Admin Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 Nov
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Nov 8Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School Board
The meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. You may join in-person or via Zoom. If you are attending in person you are encouraged to bring a wireless device and ear buds to connect via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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15 Nov
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Superintendent Open Office Hours 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMSuperintendent Open Office HoursDate: Nov 15Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: District Admin Office, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Nov 15Time: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Nov 15Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
The meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. You may join in-person or via Zoom. If you are attending in person you are encouraged to bring a wireless device and ear buds to connect via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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2 Dec
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Superintendent Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent Open Office HoursDate: Dec 2Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Admin Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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13 Dec
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Dec 13Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School Board
The meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. You may join in-person or via Zoom. If you are attending in person you are encouraged to bring a wireless device and ear buds to connect via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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20 Dec
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Superintendent Open Office Hours 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMSuperintendent Open Office HoursDate: Dec 20Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: District Admin Office, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Dec 20Time: 6:30 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Dec 20Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
The meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. You may join in-person or via Zoom. If you are attending in person you are encouraged to bring a wireless device and ear buds to connect via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
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6 Jan
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Superintendent Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent Open Office HoursDate: Jan 6Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Admin Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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17 Jan
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Superintendent Open Office Hours 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMSuperintendent Open Office HoursDate: Jan 17Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: District Admin Office, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Approved Board Minutes:
Board Minutes for August 16, 2021 
Board Minutes for July 19, 2021
Board Minutes for June 21, 2021
Board Minutes for May 17, 2021
Board Minutes for April 26, 2021
Board Minutes for March 15, 2021
Board Minutes for February 15, 2021
Board Minutes for January 18, 2021
2021 Annual Organizational Meeting - Dec. 21, 2020
Board Minutes for December 21, 2020
Board Minutes for November 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 meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. You may join in-person or via Zoom. If you are attending in person you are encouraged to bring a wireless device and ear buds to connect via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom.
This meeting is being conducted in a hybrid format. You may join in-person or via Zoom. If you are attending in person you are encouraged to bring a wireless device and ear buds to connect via Zoom. Public comments can be made in person or via Zoom. Board members may be contacted via the District website.
- Monday, October 11, 2021 | 5:30pm
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOARD STUDY SESSION ON OCTOBER 11, 2021
Portions of this meeting were not video-recorded dute to technical problems with Zoom.
A letter from Superintendent Shanie Keelean:
Thank you for participating in the recent survey of HPS Families about the start of the school year. More than 400 of you participated in this survey. The information you shared will not only help us improve next year’s kickoff of the school year, but will also help us reach our goals for supporting Every Student, Every Day.
I am so excited to be in Holland! As I settle in to my new office, I wanted to briefly introduce myself
On this week's HPS podcast we’ll get to know the NEW Superintendent of Holland Public Schools as she answers questions from students, parents and the community.
This meeting has been canceled all meeting agenda items will be moved to Board Study Session II on Monday, July 12, 2021, 5:30 pm.
Keelean will begin at Holland Public Schools on July 1, replacing retiring Superintendent Dr. Brian Davis.
2021 School Building and Site Bonds, Series 1 | $24,420,000
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.
4 of 7 Candidates for Superintendent meet members of the Board of Education. The remaining candidates will meet members on 5.27.21.
Interviews will be held in person on May 24 and 27 at the District Administration Office, 320 W. 24th Street.