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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1 June
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Jun 1Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration, Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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5 June
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Jun 5Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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6 June
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg. 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg.Date: Jun 6Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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7 June
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg. 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Executive Committee Mtg.Date: Jun 7Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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12 June
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BOE Budget Hearing - Special Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Budget Hearing - Special MeetingDate: Jun 12Time: 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Board Study Session 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jun 12Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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19 June
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Jun 19Time: 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: Jun 19Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School BoardÂ
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10 July
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Board Study Session 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jul 10Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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17 July
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Optional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board Meeting 5:30 PM to 6:00 PMOptional Prayer Meeting Prior to Board MeetingDate: Jul 17Time: 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: Jul 17Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School BoardÂ
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7 August
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Aug 7Time: 4:45 PM to 5:45 PMLocation: District Admin - Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Approved Board Minutes:
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
Board Minutes for October 17, 2022
Board Minutes for September 19, 2022
Board Minutes for August 15, 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
School Board News
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.
May Regular Board Meeting
May 15, 2023, 6:00 pm, Board Training Room at the HPS Administration Building.
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 - Board of Education Special Meeting - Strategic Planning Meeting April 12, 2023
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
Board of Education Annual Organizational Meeting January 9, 2023
Video | Board of Education Meeting, November 21, 2022
School Election Day is Tuesday, November 8
On the ballot in the City of Holland: 19.5-Mill Non-Homestead Millage Proposal
- Supports Daily Operating Budget
- Does Not Apply to Primary Residences
BOE Workshop Special Meeting 11.3.22
VIDEO | Board Meeting - 10.17.22
BOE Update | 98c Funds to Address Learning Loss
Associate Superintendent of School Improvement Laura McCloud presented the following report to members of the Board of Education on October 10, 2022
Voter Forum | Board of Education Candidates
The League of Women Voters hosted a Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 6, 7-8:30pm at Holland Middle School. Voters had the opportunity to meet candidates running for School Board. Candidates answered questions during the forum. Watch the video.
VIDEO - 9.19.22 Board Meeting
Video from the Board of Education Meeting on 9/19/22.
VIDEO: August 15, 2022 Board Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting - Change of Time 8.3.22
Board of Education Hybrid Regular Meeting 7.18.22
Board Study Session - Change of Date 7.6.22
Committee Meetings will not be held in July
New Administrators at Holland Public Schools
Meet new administrators at Jefferson Elementary, Holland High, Holland Middle School, and District Administration offices.
Board of Education Hybrid Regular Meeting 6.20.22
HPS Podcast 3.38
This week we talk with HPS Superintendent Nick Cassidy about his plans for Summer "Break".
