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Voters approve proposed $22.9 million capital project at Holley school district

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 March 2026 at 10:45 pm

This rendering shows a redesign of the canopy at the front entrance of the middle-high school for Holley. It’s one of the projects approved by voters today for major construction work at the school district.

HOLLEY – District voters today approved a proposed $22.9 million capital project. It passed with 207 yes votes to 60 opposed.

“Thank you to our families, community and staff for your support of this project, which will improve the quality of education for all of our students!” the district posed on its Facebook page.

State aid will cover the vast majority of the costs. Holley already has $4 million set aside for the local share of the project.

The proposed project focuses on four areas: program spaces – athletics & performing arts; safety, security and technology; infrastructure improvements for comfort, reliability and function; and site & transportation improvements.

The district provided this breakdown of the project:

Program Spaces: Athletics & Performing Arts

  • Providing A/C to Elementary School gymnasium
  • Refinishing gym floors at both ES and MS/HS
  • Rock wall improvements at the Elementary School
  • Replacing the auditorium stage rigging and curtains, and providing acoustic upgrades at the High School
  • Library upgrades at the Elementary School including a new circulation desk

Safety, Security and Technology

  • Camera system upgrades and replacements district-wide
  • Replacing fiber lines for data systems between the campus buildings
  • Audio/Visual upgrades at ES gymnasiums to improve educational experiences
  • Replacement of the canopy at the MS/HS for improved sightlines, lighting and security for visitors

Infrastructure Improvements for Comfort, Reliability and Function

  • Replacement of windows and masonry restoration at both the ES and MS/HS
  • Renovations to restrooms at both academic buildings to improve plumbing and infrastructure and also improve ADA access for all building occupants and visitors
  • Replacement of water softening system at the MS/HS
  • Providing A/C at data closets at both academic buildings

Site & Transportation Improvements

  • Repaving the parking lots around the bus garage
  • Utility and sitework improvements at the athletic fields to allow for a toilet facility to be installed
  • Providing a new scoreboard for the softball field