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Holly Area Schools board unanimously approves auditorium, technology and stadium contracts; accepts superintendent evaluation
Summary
On Dec. 8 the Holly Area Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve multiple construction and technology contracts for Holly High School, adopt the 2026 meeting calendar and personnel items, and accept the superintendent's evaluation rating of "Effective."
The Holly Area Schools Board of Education on Dec. 8 unanimously approved a set of construction and technology contracts for Holly High School, adopted the 2026 Board meeting calendar, approved a bundle of personnel and trip items, and accepted Superintendent Roper's evaluation with an "Effective" rating.
Board members voted 7-0 on a series of motions that included awarding multiple contracts for the High School auditorium and fire-alarm update and a separate contract for auditorium technology upgrades. The auditorium electrical contract to Great Lakes Power & Lighting was included at $1,743,000; theatrical equipment was awarded to Jason Industries ($247,055); flooring and specialty work were awarded to Kuhn Specialty Flooring ($77,900) and Omega Floors ($128,777) among others. The auditorium technology upgrades contract was awarded to TEL Systems for $297,486.08. The board also approved a bundle of vendor contracts for the new stadium entrance project, including Albaugh Masonry Stone and Tile Inc. (Concrete Flatwork) at $257,200 and other trades for masonry, steel, electrical, paving and fencing.
Votes at a glance: - Consent Agenda (minutes, treasurer's report, financial reports, personnel actions, overnight trips): moved by Mrs. Blair, supported by Dr. Cunningham; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - 2026 Board Meeting Calendar: moved by Dr. Cunningham, supported by Mrs. Young; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - OCSBA bylaws amendments (first presented): moved by Dr. Cunningham, supported by Mrs. Young; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - Holly High School Auditorium and Fire Alarm Update contracts (multiple vendors including Great Lakes Power & Lighting at $1,743,000): moved by Mr. Deahl, supported by Mrs. Young; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - Holly High School Auditorium Technology Upgrades (BP-T4) to TEL Systems, $297,486.08: moved by Mr. Deahl, supported by Dr. Cunningham; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - Holly High School New Stadium Entrance Project (multiple vendors including Albaugh Masonry Stone & Tile Inc. at $257,200): moved by Mrs. Young, supported by Mrs. Blair; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - First reading of a batch of Neola policy revisions and new policies: moved by Mrs. Young, supported by Mr. Deahl; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No. - Acceptance of the Superintendent Evaluation Summary and rating of "Effective": moved by Mrs. Young, supported by Dr. Cunningham; roll call 7 Aye, 0 No.
Superintendent Roper and administrative staff provided project details and answered questions prior to the votes. The board placed several facilities projects on a standard procurement track with individual vendor awards for trades and system upgrades; the motions as recorded recommended vendors based on AUCH/IDS reviews and administration recommendations.
The meeting concluded after an executive session for the superintendent's evaluation; the board reconvened and recorded the formal acceptance of the evaluation. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
