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 5pm on the third Monday of each month, with time for public comments. 

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.

Contact the entire Board of Education via email.

Upcoming Board Meetings & Study Sessions

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APPROVED BOARD MINUTES

Board Minutes for September 21, 2026

Board Minutes for August 17, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for July 27, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for June 22, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for May 18, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for April 28, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for March 16, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for February 16 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for January 19, 2026PDF Document

Board Minutes for December 15, 2025

Board Minutes for November 17, 2025

Board Minutes for October 20, 2025 PDF Document
















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 Megan Boss in the Superintendent's Office at 616-494-2005.

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
  • 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

  • Building Administration
  • Food/Nutrition Services Director
  • Associate Superintendent of Business & Finance
  • Superintendent
  • Board of Education

Interpreters are available for families who need assistance.    

2025 Organizational Chart

Liz Colburn
School Board President
Mark Woltman
School Board Vice President
Lois Mulder
School Board Secretary
Diane Ybarra
School Board Treasurer
Chris Arendshorst
School Board Trustee
Rebekah Schipper
School Board Trustee
Martin Veliz
School Board Trustee
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