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HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - On Thursday night, June 3, 2021, the Holland Board of Education approved a motion to "enter into contract negotiations" wit...

Zeeland voters approve $75M school bond to upgrade facilities for growing student population Updated 12:19 AM; Today 9:46 PM Zeeland Public Schools is asking voters to consider a bond proposal on May 4, 2021 that would generate $75 million for the district. (MLive file photo)Alyssa Keown | MLive.com Facebook Share ZEELAND, MI – Voters approved a $75 million bond proposal to help Zeeland Public Schools keep up with rising student enrollment on Tuesday, May 4. The school improvement bond passed 2,287 to 1,545, according to unofficial election results from the Ottawa County Clerk’s office....

Outgoing Local School Leaders Pleased with Bond Proposal Passages By Gary Stevens May 5, 2021 | 11:11 AM HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – It was a good “parting gift” by the voters on Tuesday (May 4, 2021) to outgoing Holland Public Schools Superintendent Brian Davis. A $74.6 million bond proposal for various improvements and upgrades to buildings and programs was approved by a nearly three-to-one margin (3,545-1,282), which put a smile on Dr. Davis’ face. “Here we are, 11 years after the passage of ‘Build 21,’ being able to renew, to save and to complete our projects that we ...

Just two superintendents have been in their position for 10 or more years — Spring Lake’s Dennis Furton (13 years) and Hamilton’s David Tebo (10.5 years).  With so many seasoned leaders exiting the room, how might that affect the educational landscape in Ottawa County? “Education is losing a number of champions,” Tebo said. “There’s so much institutional knowledge that’s leaving our community right now. Some of the best educational leaders I’ve ever worked with are stepping aside. It’s hard to get your head around.” Losing leaders Five of the six retired or retiring sup...