Holly Area School District board approves consent agenda, accepts FY25 audit and passes two student-discipline resolutions (one 5-2)

The Holly Area School District Board of Education approved routine business and several formal motions at its Oct. 6 meeting.

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda — including minutes from the Sept. 22 regular meeting and closed session, the September treasurer's report and financial reports, personnel actions (new hires: Kali Sanford, Kaitlyn Franz, Darla Jaros; resignation: Michelle Gerzevske) and an overnight trip for the high school ski team to Boyne Falls (Jan. 9–11, 2025). The motion to accept the consent agenda was moved by Mrs. Blair and supported by Dr. Cunningham; roll call was 7 Aye, 0 No.

Trustees then accepted the Yeo & Yeo FY25 financial audit on a 7–0 roll call after a motion by Mrs. Young and support from Mr. Deahl.

The board recessed twice into executive session to discuss student-discipline matters under section 8(b) of the Open Meetings Act with parental permission. After the first executive session (recessed at 8:23 p.m., reconvened at 8:47 p.m.), the board approved the resolution regarding student 2425-12 from the high school (moved by Dr. Cunningham; supported by Mrs. Young). Vote: 7 Aye, 0 No.

Following a second executive session (recessed at 8:48 p.m., reconvened at 9:55 p.m.), the board approved the resolution regarding student 2526-02. That motion passed 5 Aye, 2 No; the two No votes were recorded for Mr. Deahl and Mrs. Blair. The motion had been moved by Mrs. Young and supported by Dr. Cunningham.

The board declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. on a 7–0 roll call. Meeting minutes were signed by Mrs. Oaks, Secretary.