Holly Board of Education

A strong educational foundation for the students of Holly Area Schools is the core of the District’s mission. The District goal to increase student achievement while maintaining financial stability and increasing pupil enrollment is challenging. The Board of Education members voluntarily serve the community in which they live by providing strategic leadership for the school district. The Board of Education is primarily responsible for the overall vision and direction of the district in fulfilling it’s mission of building a strong partnership with parents, the community and the Holly Area Schools to providing a safe, supportive and rigorous learning environment preparing every student to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.  The Board of Education voluntarily gives of their time to help facilitate communication between the community and school officials.

The Board of Education as elected public officials create, review, and approve all district policies to fulfill the District’s mission. The Board’s vision is to inspire learners to shape tomorrow's world.  The superintendent, in collaboration with the Board of Education, is responsible for administering the District policies established by the Board of Education. The Board of Education approves and adopts the District budget, staffing recommendations, and all financial and legal transactions.

There are many responsibilities of the Board of Education, with the their primary roles consisting of strategic planning, setting district policy, and hiring the superintendent.

The Board of Education is active in school events and visible throughout the community. Often the Board of Education is a conduit for communication between the public and school staff. The Board of Education acts as a group only in public meetings as each individual board member has no legal authority to act on behalf of the District.

Upcoming Meetings

  • 9 Dec
    • Board of Education Meeting 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Board of Education Meeting
      Date: Dec 9
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Board of Education

      This BOE Meeting will be broadcast via live stream.  However, public comment during audience participation will be conducted In-Person.
      Live Stream link

      Agenda  (posted when available)

      The meeting will take place in the boardroom at Holly Elementary (801 E Maple St, Holly, MI 48442)

Board Goals

Holly Area Schools Board of Education goals are to Increase Student Achievement, Achieve Financial Stability. and Increase Pupil Enrollment.

Mission Statement

In partnership with parents and community, Holly Area Schools provides a safe, supportive and rigorous learning environment preparing every student to meet challenges of today and tomorrow.

Vision Statement

Inspiring learners to shape tomorrow's world.

 

  1. Respect individuals; No personal attacks
  2. Treat everyone as equal; Share information equally
  3. Be on time
  4. Hold one conversation at a time
  5. Come prepared

Individuals or groups who wish to place an item on the agenda should write or call the office of the Superintendent of Schools:

Scott Roper
Holly Area School District
6161 E. Holly Road
Holly, MI 48442
248-328-3147

To be included on a Monday night agenda, requests must reach the office by noon on the previous Wednesday. Requests should include:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Organization represented
  • Purpose of the presentation
  • Any other pertinent background information

Board meetings begin at 7:00 and run until 8:30.  The prepared agenda generally proceeds as follows:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Additions and Deletions to the Agenda 
  3. Staff/Student Celebration
  4. Audience Participation
  5. Communications
  6. Report of the Board Members
  7. Report of the Superintendent
  8. Approval of the Consent Agenda
  9. Old Business Items on the Agenda
  10. New Business Items on the Agenda
  11. Issues List
  12. Adjournment

Holly Area Schools

Board of Education Meeting Schedule for 2024

Meetings take place at 7:00 pm.  Meeting locations are listed below.

Location subject to change.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Karl Richter Campus  (Organizational Meeting)
Monday, January 29, 2024 Karl Richter Campus

Monday, February 12, 2024 Karl Richter Campus

Monday, March 11, 2024 Karl Richter Campus

Monday, April 8, 2024 Karl Richter Campus
Monday, April 22, 2024 Karl Richter Campus

Monday, May 6 2024 Karl Richter Campus
Monday May 20, 2024 Karl Richter Campus

Monday, June 10, 2024 Karl Richter Campus

Monday, July 15, 2024 Holly Elementary

Monday, August 12, 2024 Holly Elementary 

Monday, September 9, 2024 Holly Elementary
Monday, September 23, 2024 Holly Elementary

Monday, October 7, 2024 Holly Elementary
Monday, October 21, 2024 Holly Elementary

Monday, November 11, 2024 Holly Elementary

Monday, December 9, 2024 Holly Elementary

Holly Area Schools Strategic Plan 2030

Board Calendar

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