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Holly Area School District reports enrollment gains, funding shifts and progress on facilities bond work
Summary
Director Earl told the board enrollment is on track after Fall Count Day, with a slightly higher foundation allowance and increases in At-Risk and mental-health funding; Superintendent Roper said bond construction is progressing and Sherman Administrative Offices should be move-in ready by November/Christmas break.
Director Earl updated trustees on the district’s finances and enrollment at the Oct. 6 meeting, saying Fall Count Day showed just over 200 absences but an overall enrollment trend that is on track. He said the foundation allowance came in slightly higher than budgeted and that At-Risk and mental-health funding increased, while some programs (literacy and local produce) saw cuts. The district has renewed universal breakfast and lunch and noted a significant drop in the MPSERS rate. Earl also referenced that it was day six of a partial federal government shutdown at the time, which the district was monitoring.
On facilities, Superintendent Roper reported punch-list items for projects funded by the Facilities Bond Program continue to be addressed, with many tasks scheduled during breaks. Construction on the Sherman Administrative Offices is progressing; technology is scheduled to move in by November and staff occupancy is planned around the Christmas break. Roper also said many remaining punch-list items are being scheduled to ensure quality completion.
The board was told that a Summer 2026 Tax Collection resolution (authorizing summer tax collections in partnership with local municipalities) will be presented for a vote at the next meeting. No board action was taken on the bond items at this meeting.
