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 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, with time for public comments. An optional prayer meeting is held at 5:30 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 December
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Dec 4Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 December
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg. 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMBOE Executive Committee Mtg.Date: Dec 7Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 December
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg. 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg.Date: Dec 8Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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11 December
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Dec 11Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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18 December
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BOE Annual Organizational Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Annual Organizational MeetingDate: Dec 18Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Dec 18Time: 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: Dec 18Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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8 January
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jan 8Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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15 January
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Jan 15Time: 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: Jan 15Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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12 February
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Feb 12Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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19 February
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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 19Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Admin Lobby Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Approved Board Minutes:
Board Minutes for October 16, 2023
Board Minutes for September 18, 2023
Board Minutes for August 28, 2023
Board Minutes for July 17, 2023
Board Minutes for June 19, 2023
Board Minutes for May 15, 2023
Board Minutes for April 24, 2023
Board Minutes for March 20, 2023
Board Minutes for February 20, 2023
Board Minutes for January 20, 2023
Board Minutes for December 19, 2022
Board Minutes for November 21, 2022
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
- Building Administrator
- Associate Superintendent of School Improvement
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Special Education Services
- Classroom Teacher
- Principal
- Associate Superintendent of Student Services
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Athletics
- Coach
- Athletic Director
- Principal
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Student Discipline
- Classroom Teacher
- Building Administration
- Associate Superintendent of Student Services
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Facilities/Grounds/Building
- Principal
- Facilities Supervisor
- Associate Superintendent of HR
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Transportation
- Bus Driver
- Transportation Supervisor
- Associate Superintendent of HR
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
On Matters Involving Food/Nutrition Services
- Building Administration
- Food/Nutrition Services Director
- Assistant Chief Financial Officer
- Superintendent
- Board of Education
Interpreters are available for families who need assistance.
Organizational Chart

BOE Annual Organizational Meeting December 18, 2023, 5:30 pm

Executive Committee Meeting December 7, 2023 - Change of Date & Time

Finance & Property Committee Meeting December 8, 2023 - Change of Date & Time

November Regular Board Meeting
November 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Board Training Room at the HPS Administration Building.

Executive Committee Meeting November 7, 2023 - Change of Date & Time

Holland Public Schools Grows in Enrollment
October count shows the district grew by 44 students in the last year.

Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting - Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning Community Sessions
Holland Public Schools is working on a strategic plan for the district. We'd love your feedback! We've scheduled two dates for parents/community to provide feedback and join a discussion about areas of focus for Holland Public Schools.
- Monday, July 31st | 4:00-5:30pm
- Tuesday, August 1st | 8:00-9:30pm
Each of these sessions will start with a review of the draft plan and explanations of goals which should take approximately 30 minutes. The rest of the time will be open for parents to provide feedback and engage in a discussion. You do not have to stay for the entire scheduled time.

Public Notice - August 28, 2023 Board Meeting - Change of Date

Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting - Strategic Planning Meeting June 21, 2023

BOE Annual Budget Hearing Meeting 6.12.23

Board Study Session - Change of Time 6.12.23

2023 Retirees
On May 15, members of the Board of Education recognized nine retirees from Holland Public Schools for their nearly 250 years of service.

Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting, May 15, 2023 - OAISD Board Election

2023 District Art Awards
Congratulations to the 10 winners of the District Art Awards.
- Yena Cho | HTS Grade 2
- Josue Olvera-Aguilera | HLA Grade 3
- Marisol Bazan | JEF Grade 4
- Kooper Schipper | WST Grade 5
- Arcelia Garza | HMS Grade 6
- Griffin Embil | HMS Grade 7
- Amaya Hallacy | HMS Grade 8
- Greta Christensen | HHS Grade 9
- Jorge Arriola-Velez | HHS Grade 11
- Alyssa Burlingame | HHS Grade 12
Artwork created by these students will be on display in the District Admin Building until next May.

Public Notice BOE Executive Committee Meeting Change of Date and Time 3.7.23

HPS Podcast 4.18
This week, Superintendent Nick Cassidy announced the details of the new Teachers Live Here program that is aimed at retaining and attracting the very best teachers to Holland Public Schools. Here is a part of that announcement.

Teachers Live Here Announcement
Teachers Live Here will provide $25,000 in down payment assistance to Holland Public Schools teachers. An anonymous donor in the City of Holland will help HPS retain and recruit the best educators to the district.
VIDEO | Board Meeting 1.16.23

HPS Podcast 4.17
Meet the newest Trustees on the Holland Public Schools Board of Education: Chris Arendshorst and Lois Mulder.

Newest Board of Education Members Sworn In
Congratulations and Welcome to Chris Arendshorst and Lois Mulder. They took the oath of office on Monday, January 9 before the Annual Organization Meeting for the Board.

TRAILS begins in January 2023
TRAILS will help students to see someone else's perspective, to foster compromise, to treat others kindly, and to have empathy and understanding.

HPS Podcast 4.16
The students and staff of Holland Public Schools have THIS week off for the Holidays. LAST week, Gary Stevens talked with HPS Superintendent on WHTC’s Talk of the Town. Here are some highlights from that conversation.

HPS Podcast 4.15
This week we talk with outgoing-trustee Phil Meyer about his time on the HPS Board of Education.

Board Study Session - Change of Time 1.9.23
VIDEO | BOE Meeting 12.19.22
