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Holly Area Schools reports testing improvements, bond-project progress amid state funding debate
Summary
Superintendent and district leaders updated the board on iReady benchmark results with fewer 'rush flags,' outreach efforts, nearly 200 staff completing ALICE training, and steady progress on Facilities Bond projects while Director Earl warned the state School Aid Fund budget remained unsettled.
District leaders used the Sept. 22 board meeting to report on assessment practices, safety training and facilities work tied to the district’s strategic plan.
Executive Director Szczechowicz told the board the iReady fall benchmark is complete and that principals emphasized reducing so-called "rush flags," which indicate students may be rushing through assessments; principals also partnered with families to encourage preparation, rest and nutrition. The elementary achievement report and school goals will be presented to the board on Oct. 6, with a secondary report to follow on Oct. 20.
Superintendent Roper highlighted nearly 200 employees who participated in ALICE active-shooter-response training with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and noted additional sessions are scheduled later in the trimester. He also described community outreach efforts including flyers for the Middle School open house on Sept. 25 and a new Realtor Guide distributed to township offices, the Village of Holly and local businesses.
Director Earl updated the board on the FY 2025–26 School Aid budget, saying the Michigan Legislature had not finalized allocations. He described a debate in Lansing over whether School Aid Fund dollars should remain dedicated to K–12 schools or be reallocated in part to universities and the state roads budget.
On facilities, Roper reported punch-list work at Holly Middle School and the high-school Kiva, a final inspection and a community open house on Sept. 25, ongoing work at the Sherman Administrative Offices and planning for Summer 2026 projects including the stadium entrance, auditorium and pool.
