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Holly Area Schools board adopts 2025-26 budgets amid state funding concerns
Summary
The Holly Area Schools Board approved the 2025-26 budgets — including a $52.4 million general fund revenue plan and $53.97 million in general fund expenditures — while district leaders warned state-level aid cuts could create a structural deficit and said final allocations are expected by October.
The Holly Area Schools Board of Education voted 6-0 on June 16 to adopt the district’s 2025-26 budgets, approving General Fund revenue of $52,447,361 and General Fund expenditures of $53,972,333, among other fund resolutions.
Assistant Superintendent Lenar, presenting the finance update, said a recently passed House school-aid funding bill includes cuts to programs such as school meals, career and technical education, robotics and bilingual support and that the bill creates what he described as a structural deficit in the School Aid Fund. He told the board the district hopes finalized state aid allocations will be available by October.
Board member Mr. Deahl moved approval of the budgets; Dr. Cunningham seconded. The roll call was 6 Aye, 0 No.
Lenar also reported that bond proceeds were sold at a favorable rate and that interest earnings driven by inflation have helped cover increased costs on bond projects. He said those funds may support additional improvements including auditorium upgrades, a pool drain replacement, the athletic stadium entrance and work at the Sherman Campus. A construction site tour was scheduled for June 18.
The district’s budget resolution adopted matching figures for other funds: Debt Retirement Fund revenue of $11,543,906 and expenditures of $11,687,777; Food Service revenue and expenditures each at $2,548,656; Community Education revenue of $962,714 and expenditures of $1,091,354; and Student Activity Fund revenue and expenditures of $1,100,000.
Superintendent Roper and district staff emphasized that state-level uncertainty could affect program funding and that the district will adjust when final allocations are received. The board did not debate line-item changes during the meeting and approved the packages as presented.
Next steps: district staff will monitor state aid allocations through the summer and incorporate any changes into revised projections and implementation plans once October allocations are released.
