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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3 Feb
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Feb 3Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 Feb
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Feb 7Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 Feb
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BOE Finance Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Finance Committee MtgDate: Feb 8Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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9 Feb
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Feb 9Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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14 Feb
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Feb 14Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join the virtual meeting
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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21 Feb
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Feb 21Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Admin Lobby Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Feb 21Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join virtual meeting
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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3 Mar
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Mar 3Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 Mar
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Mar 7Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 Mar
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BOE Finance Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Finance Committee MtgDate: Mar 8Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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9 Mar
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Mar 9Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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14 Mar
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Mar 14Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join the virtual meeting
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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Approved Board Minutes:
Board Minutes for December 20, 2021
Board Minutes for November 15, 2021
Board Minutes for October 18, 2021
Board Minutes for September 20, 2021
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
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
Board of Education Regular Meeting 1.17.22, 6:00 p.m.
Board of Education Teaching for Learning Committee Meeting 1.17.22
Board of Education Teaching for Learning Committee Meeting 1.10.22
Board of Education Hybrid Study Session Meeting 1.10.22
HPS to continue mask mandate to start 2022.
HPS is committed to keeping our schools open, staff in classrooms, and students in seats.
Board of Education Elects New Officers, Appoints Committees, and Set Schedule for 2022.
On December 20, Trustees of the Holland School Board of Education elected new officers for 2022:
- Liz Colburn – President
- Diane Ybarra - Vice President
- Linda Falstad – Secretary
- Mark Woltman – Treasurer
Thank you Trustee Phil Meyer for your years of service as the President of the Board of Education.
Video | 12.20.21 BOE Regular Meeting & Annual Organizational Meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting & Organizational Meeting
December 20, 2021 | Regular Meeting at 7pm, Organizational Meeting to follow.
HYBRID MEETING: In-person at District Admin Building OR via ZOOM
VIDEO. - 12.13.21 Study Session
12.13.21 | BOARD of EDUCATION HYBRID STUDY SESSION MEETING
Monday, December 13, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
12.8.21 Board of Education | Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, December 8 at 3pm (This is an in-person meeting.)
COVID Funds Planning
Thank you for completing the survey, attending the townhall meeting, and/or your input in helping to drive priorities for the students in Holland Public Schools. District leaders, building principals and staff will continue to work on a plan to support student progress and growth. Please contact Associate Superintendent Laura McCloud with additional input.
Board of Education Work Session
Monday, December 6, 2021, 5:30 pm | Hybrid Meeting: In person OR via Zoom
Change in Leadership at Holland Public Schools
Board of Education announces separation with Shanie Keelean.
HMS Principal Nick Cassidy named Interim Superintendent.
Board of Education SPECIAL Meeting Regarding District Leadership
Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 5:30 p.m. | HYBRID: In-person OR via Zoom.
HPS is still hiring bus drivers!
Holland Public Schools is still hiring bus drivers. $19.67/hr to start, plus we'll pay for training.
Board of Education Meeting - Hybrid (in-person & via Zoom)
Monday, November 15, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
BOARD GOVERNANCE TRAINING
Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 5:30 p.m. in the Board Training Room | HPS Administration Building
10.18.21 | Board of Education Regular Meeting - Hybrid Format
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.
10.11.21 | BOARD of EDUCATION HYBRID STUDY SESSION MEETING
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
10.7.21 | School Board Executive Committee Meeting
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED. ITEMS ON THE AGENDA WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOARD STUDY SESSION ON OCTOBER 11, 2021
Video | Board of Education Meeting on September 21, 2021
Portions of this meeting were not video-recorded dute to technical problems with Zoom.
Public Notice: 9/20/21 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Public Notice: 9/13/21 Board of Education Study Session
Survey Results
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.
Public Notice: 9/1/21 Board of Education Executive Committee Meeting
Public Notice: 8/16/21 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Public Notice 8/9/21 Board of Education Study Session #1 & 2
Public Notice: 7/19/21 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Public Notice: 7/19/21 Board of Education Special Meeting - Bond 101
Public Notice: 7/12/21 Board of Education Study Sessions #1 & 2
Superintendent Shanie J. Keelean | Letter of Introduction
I am so excited to be in Holland! As I settle in to my new office, I wanted to briefly introduce myself
HPS Podcast 2.36
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.
Public Notice: 7/6/21 Board of Education Study Session #1
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.