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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8 July
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Jul 8Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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15 July
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Jul 15Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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5 August
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Aug 5Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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6 August
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Aug 6Time: 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: Aug 6Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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12 August
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Aug 12Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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19 August
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Aug 19Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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2 September
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BOE Teaching for Learning Committee Mtg 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMBOE Teaching for Learning Committee MtgDate: Sep 2Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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3 September
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BOE Finance & Property Committee Mtg 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMBOE Finance & Property Committee MtgDate: Sep 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: Sep 3Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: District Administration Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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9 September
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Board Study Session 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard Study SessionDate: Sep 9Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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16 September
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Board of Education Meeting 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMBoard of Education MeetingDate: Sep 16Time: 5:15 PM to 6:15 PMLocation: District Admin Board Training RoomCalendar: HPS School Board
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Approved Board Minutes:
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
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
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.
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School Board News
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June 17 Board Meetings - Change of Location to West Elementary Media Center
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BOE Committee meetings will not be held in July
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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!
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Executive Committee Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2024, 6:30 pm
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Executive Committee Meeting Change of Time 6.4.24
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Public Notice - BOE Budget Hearing 6.17.24
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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.
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Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting - Strategic Planning
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BOE Annual Organizational Meeting December 18, 2023, 5:30 pm
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Executive Committee Meeting December 7, 2023 - Change of Date & Time
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Finance & Property Committee Meeting December 8, 2023 - Change of Date & Time
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Executive Committee Meeting November 7, 2023 - Change of Date & Time
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Holland Public Schools Grows in Enrollment
October count shows the district grew by 44 students in the last year.
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Public Notice - Board of Education Special Meeting - Strategic Planning
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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.
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Public Notice - August 28, 2023 Board Meeting - Change of Date
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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.