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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21 Apr
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Board of Education Executive Committee Meeting 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMBoard of Education Executive Committee MeetingDate: Apr 21Time: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMLocation: District Administration Office, Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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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 Board
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27 Apr
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Board of Education Special Meeting 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMBoard of Education Special MeetingDate: Apr 27Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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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 BoardClick to join virtual meeting.
This meeting is being conducted via Zoom under the Open Meetings Act 267 of 1976 15.263, Sec. 3. (2) and 15.263a (b) (i) (ii) as a result of the Ottawa County Commissioners declaration of an extended state of emergency through May 25, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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 Board
This meeting is being conducted via Zoom under the Open Meetings Act 267 of 1976 15.263, Sec. 3. (2) and 15.263a (b) (i) (ii) as a result of the Ottawa County Commissioners declaration of an extended state of emergency through May 25, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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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17 May
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Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: May 17Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
This meeting is being conducted via Zoom under the Open Meetings Act 267 of 1976 15.263, Sec. 3. (2) and 15.263a (b) (i) (ii) as a result of the Ottawa County Commissioners declaration of an extended state of emergency through May 25, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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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18 May
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Board of Education Special Meeting 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard of Education Special MeetingDate: May 18Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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24 May
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Board of Education Special Meeting 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard of Education Special MeetingDate: May 24Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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27 May
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Board of Education Special MeetingDate: May 27Calendar: HPS School Board
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1 Jun
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Board of Education Special Meetin 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard of Education Special MeetinDate: Jun 1Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 Jun
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Board Study Session I 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IDate: Jun 7Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School BoardClick to join virtual meeting.
This meeting is being conducted via Zoom under the Open Meetings Act 267 of 1976 15.263, Sec. 3. (2) and 15.263a (b) (i) (ii) as a result of the Ottawa County Commissioners declaration of an extended state of emergency through May 25, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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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14 Jun
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Board Study Session II 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMBoard Study Session IIDate: Jun 14Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: VirtualCalendar: HPS School Board
This meeting is being conducted via Zoom under the Open Meetings Act 267 of 1976 15.263, Sec. 3. (2) and 15.263a (b) (i) (ii) as a result of the Ottawa County Commissioners declaration of an extended state of emergency through May 25, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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:
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
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
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
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
- Students in grades 9-12 will be remote for two weeks through April 22.
- Students in grades PreK-8 will return to school for in-person learning on Monday, April 12.
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.
If approved by voters on May 4, BUILD 2021 would generate $74,650,000 for improvements across the District - including brand new classrooms for students at West Elementary.
Members of the HPS Board of Education and Advisors from the Michigan Association of School Boards discuss the process for searching for a new Superintendent for Holland Public Schools.
