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 5:15 p.m. 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.
Upcoming Board Meetings & Study Sessions
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2 December
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Dec 2Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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3 December
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Dec 3Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Executive Committee Mtg 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMBOE Executive Committee MtgDate: Dec 3Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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5 December
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Dec 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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9 December
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Dec 9Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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16 December
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Dec 16Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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BOE Annual Organizational Meeting 6:15 PM to 6:45 PMBOE Annual Organizational MeetingDate: Dec 16Time: 6:15 PM to 6:45 PMCalendar: HPS School Board
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9 January
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Jan 9Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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20 January
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Jan 20Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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6 February
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Feb 6Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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6 March
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Mar 6Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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3 April
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Superintendent's Open Office Hours 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMSuperintendent's Open Office HoursDate: Apr 3Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Building - Lincoln Conference RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
Superintendent Nick Cassidy holds Open Office Hours throughout the school year on the first Thursday of each month (with the exception of October and January ) at 8:00 am.
Open Office Hours will be held in the Lincoln Conference Room in the District Administration Office, 320 West 24th Street. The following is the 2023-24 schedule:
October 10, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 5, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
During Open Office Hours, parents, students, staff, and community members are welcome to meet with the Superintendent for 10-minute appointments to share concerns, thoughts, or ideas. If more time is needed, an additional appointment can be scheduled for a later date.
If you come to the Open Office Hours, please sign in. Appointments will be held on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
Please contact Beth Kooiker in the Superintendent's Office if you have questions (616-494-2005).
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Approved Board Minutes:
Board Minutes for October 18, 2024 
Board Minutes for September 23, 2024
Board Minutes for August 19, 2024
Board Minutes for July 15, 2024
Board Minutes for June 19, 2024
Board Minutes for May 20, 2024
Board Minutes for April 22, 2024
Board Minutes for March 18, 2024
Board Minutes for February 19, 2024
Board Minutes for January 22, 2024
Board Minutes for December 18, 2023
Board Minutes for November 21, 2023
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
- 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.
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Public Notice - BOE Finance & Property and Executive Committee Change of Date November 6. 2024
Board of Education Selects Martin Veliz to Serve as Trustee
We welcome Martin Veliz to the Holland Schools Board of Education.
Veliz is a dad of a student at Holland Middle School and a leader in the community (LAUP, Jubilee Ministries, and Southshore Village Business Improvement District).
Veliz will serve on the Board of Education until the general election in November 2026. He is filling the seat left vacant by Linda Falstad who retired from the Board of Education in August.
Public Notice - Regular Board Meeting Change of Date and Time - September 23, 2024, 6:30 pm
Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting, BOE Candidate Interviews
Trustees will interview candidates for the open seat on the Board of Education on Monday, August 26, 2024, 5pm.
- 5:00 pm Maris von Websky
- 5:30 pm Kathryn A. Schoon-Tanis
- 6:00 pm Martin Veliz
Location: District Administration Building Board Training Room
Trustee Linda Falstad Resigns from Board of Education
Please join Holland Public Schools in thanking Board of Education Secretary Linda Falstad for her service to the students and families of the City of Holland.
A Letter from Superintendent Nick Cassidy - Summer 2024
Dear HPS Families and Neighbors in the Holland Community,
There is a buzz in our community about the great things happening at Holland Public Schools. It started in the classrooms and hallways of our schools, but it continues to grow because you are re-telling the stories of great kids doing great things at HPS. Here are a few more celebrations you can share as you run into neighbors and friends during this summer break.
Finance & Property Committee Meeting, Thursday, July 11, 2024, 8:00 am
BOE Committee meetings will not be held in July
Groundbreaking at Nature-Based Holland Heights
The $21.2 million project will take 2-years and provide new learning opportunities for Holland students and families!
Executive Committee Meeting Change of Time 6.4.24
Public Notice - BOE Budget Hearing 6.17.24
Public Notice - June Regular Board Meeting - Change of Time 6.17.24
June 17, 2024, 4:30 p.m., Board Training Room at the HPS Administration Building.
Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting - Strategic Planning
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
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.