Lakota Local School District (Butler County), OH

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting at the Lakota Family YMCA on Yankee Road in Liberty Township. After routine opening items, the board is scheduled to hold a retreat with discussion sessions on strategic planning, the future of Lakota Central, and the National School Board Association (NSBA). The agenda lists no votes on contracts, budgets, or policy changes beyond approving the agenda and adjournment.

• Board retreat discussion: "Strategic Planning: From Vision to Action" (attachments: Strategic Plan Timeline Phase II.pdf, Strategic Plan_ Goal Activity.pdf)
• Board retreat discussion: "The Future of Lakota Central" (attachments: THE FUTURE OF LAKOTA CENTRAL.pdf, Central Visioning.pdf)
• Board retreat discussion: "NSBA: Purpose & Opportunity?"
• Board retreat item: "Resolution: A Governance Conversation"
• Meeting held at Lakota Family YMCA, 6703 Yankee Road, Liberty Township, OH 45044, 8:00 A.M.

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education meets in a special session on October 1, 2026 at 2:30 P.M. at the Lakota Family YMCA, 6703 Yankee Road, Liberty Township. The only action item is approving the agenda and later adjournment; the rest of the meeting is a board retreat with discussion topics. Discussion items include board operating norms, board culture, and superintendent and treasurer goals, timing and process. The agenda notes this is a board business meeting, not a public community meeting, and public participation is governed by Board Bylaw 0169.1.

• Special meeting at Lakota Family YMCA, 6703 Yankee Road, Liberty Township, OH 45044, 2:30 P.M.
• Action item: motion to approve the agenda
• Board retreat discussion: 'The Lottery: When Tradition Becomes the Reason' (attachment: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.pdf)
• Board retreat discussion: 'Board Norms: Revisit & Recalibrate' (attachment: Board of Education Operating Norms 2025-2026.pdf)
• Board retreat discussion: 'Superintendent & Treasurer Goals: Expectations, Timing & Process'

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at Lakota East Freshman School in Liberty Township. The board will hear a presentation on a property exchange and an enrollment report, then vote on a property exchange agreement, permanent appropriations, a self-insurance broker, personnel items, and donations. Other items include a second read of four board policies, a resolution declaring transportation impractical, and a student spotlight from Adena Elementary.

• Vote on a Property Exchange Agreement (details in attached file)
• Approval of Permanent Appropriations resolution
• Approval of a self-insurance broker, with three attached contract exhibits
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for the 2026-2027 school year
• Second read of board policies on administrator employment, budget preparation, job-related expenses, and digital content accessibility

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education will meet to review administrative reports and superintendent recommendations. Action items include approving personnel matters and the Petermann contract. The Board may also enter executive session to discuss employee investigations or property purchases.

• Approval of personnel items
• Petermann contract review
• Athletics and Master Facilities report
• Executive session regarding employee investigations or property purchases

Regular Meeting Agenda

Work Session Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a work session that is largely procedural, including agenda approval, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a motion to enter executive session. The main substantive item is levy training with Ennis Britton, presented as information. The meeting is not a public community meeting, and public participation is governed by Board Bylaw 0169.1.

• Levy training with Ennis Britton (information item)
• Motion to enter executive session
• Approval of the agenda
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approve adjournment

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education will discuss student achievement data and a financial forecast review. The body is deciding on personnel items, job descriptions, and school resource officer memorandums of understanding. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss security arrangements and employee compensation.

• Butler County and West Chester SRO MOUs
• Resolution declaring transportation impractical for the 2026-2027 school year
• Approval of seven additional transition days for Interim Treasurer Randy Bertram at per diem rate
• Second read policies po1520, po7540.09, and po5200 Attendance
• Approval of LEHS Girls Golf overnight field trip

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with several action items. The board is expected to adopt final FY26 appropriations and temporary FY27 appropriations, approve a lunch price increase of $0.25 for all grade levels, and authorize participation in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission program. Other actions include approving personnel items, job descriptions, contracts, and a resolution declaring transportation impractical for the upcoming school year.

• Adopt FY2026 Final Appropriations and FY2027 Temporary Appropriations
• Increase lunch prices by $0.25 for ECS/elementary and junior high/high school (to $3.50 each)
• Resolution to participate in Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Classroom Facilities Assistance Program
• Approve new job descriptions for special education, custodial, and other positions
• Approve contracts including ParentSquare renewal and modular addendum for Cherokee and VanGorden

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education will consider a resolution to place a $223,483,492 bond issue on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Other action items include approving new job descriptions for several administrative positions, approving personnel items, and entering executive session to discuss employee compensation and property sale. The board will also hear spring data highlights and approve contracts and financial reports.

• Resolution to proceed with $223,483,492 bond issue for November 2026 election
• Approve new job descriptions: Assistant Director Curriculum K-6 and 7-12, Assistant Director Special Ed, Associate Principal, Director Assessment, Manager Benefits
• Executive session for employee compensation, property sale, and negotiations
• Approval of contracts including PS Contract, ThoughtExchange change order, Lakota East/West 5-year contracts, Wurtzler Consulting, WCESC service quote, Vector Solutions renewal
• Approve personnel items and summer work pay

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 22, 2026, and approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Lakota Education Association (LEA) for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. The board also entered executive session to prepare for or review negotiations with public employees. All motions were approved unanimously. The meeting included procedural items such as approving the agenda and adjournment.

• Approval of LEA contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028)
• Executive session for negotiations under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(4)
• Unanimous vote on all action items (5-0)
• Meeting held at Lakota East Freshman School, 7630 Bethany Road, Liberty Township

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education approved a resolution of necessity for a $223,483,492 bond levy to begin collections in 2029. The board also approved an interim treasurer contract and new job descriptions. A proposal for an earned income tax was failed by the board.

• Approved Resolution of Necessity for a $223,483,492 bond levy
• Failed resolution to proceed with an earned income tax
• Approved Interim Treasurer Contract
• Approved a reduction in force to suspend a classified staff contract
• Approved new job descriptions for Specialist - Technology and IA - Hub

Work Session Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the capital plan, public participation training, and the board action timeline. No formal decisions are expected on these discussion items. The board will also approve the agenda and adjourn.

• Public Participation Training for board members
• Capital Plan Review
• Review Board Action Timeline

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education approved a resolution of necessity for a $223,483,492 bond levy and also authorized a resolution requesting certification of a 0.75% earned income tax. The board also approved second readings of multiple board policies, a transportation contract with Petermann for the 2026-2027 school year, revised and new job descriptions, and personnel items. An executive session was held to discuss employee matters.

• Approved Resolution of Necessity for $223,483,492 bond levy (7A)
• Approved Resolution Requesting Certification of 0.75% Earned Income Tax (7D)
• Approved Petermann pricing proposal for 2026-2027 school year transportation (6E)
• Approved 2nd readings of board policies including PO 0169.1 Replacement and PO 5113.01 (6A-C)
• Approved revised and new job descriptions for multiple district positions (6F-G)

Regular Meeting Agenda

The board considers approving the agenda, hears a student spotlight from Heritage ECS, discusses rescheduling the April 27 meeting, and enters executive session for personnel, property purchase, and negotiations. Voting results show the agenda and executive session motions were approved.

• Approval of the agenda (motion passed unanimously)
• Discussion of rescheduling the April 27, 2026 meeting
• Executive session to consider personnel, property purchase, and negotiations
• Student spotlight presentation from Heritage ECS (ELA/Social Studies/Math & Science)

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education will hold a special meeting that includes an executive session for negotiating with public employees and a discussion of the Master Facility Plan, supported by documents forecasting a 0.75% earned income tax, bond, and operating costs. The board will also take routine actions to approve the agenda and adjourn.

• Executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(4) for contract negotiations with public employees
• Master Facility Plan presentation and discussion with multiple supporting documents
• Forecasting a 0.75 percent earned income tax attachment
• Forecasting bond and operating costs attachments

Special Meeting Agenda - Community Partnership Forum

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting labeled as a Community Partnership Forum to discuss shared services collaboration. The agenda includes a group discussion covering background, areas for exploration, opportunities, focus areas, and next steps. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily informational and discussion-based.

• Group discussion on shared services collaboration background
• Discussion of areas for exploration for partnerships
• Review of opportunities for shared services
• Identification of focus areas
• Summary of takeaways and next steps

Work Session Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a work session where they discussed the master facility plan, including options, community engagement, timeline, and funding sources. They also approved personnel items and job descriptions for executive director roles. A motion to add a second reading of policy 0169.1 to the agenda failed. The board entered executive session to discuss employee compensation, property sale, and negotiations.

• Discussion of master facility plan options, community engagement, timeline, and funding sources
• Approval of personnel items (details in attached PDF)
• Approval of job descriptions for Executive Director - Pupil Personnel Services and Executive Director - Special Education
• Failed motion to add second reading of policy 0169.1 to the agenda (3-1 vote)
• Board entered executive session for employee matters, property sale, and negotiations

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education approved the base bid and selected alternates for district-wide pavement rehabilitation, adopted a resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates for 2026-2027, and approved the first read of numerous board policies. The board also reviewed the draft 2027-2028 school calendar and approved personnel items, science textbooks, and field trips. An executive session was held for employee and security matters.

• Approved base bid and alternates #1-5,12,14 from Cincinnati Asphalt Inc for district-wide pavement rehabilitation.
• Adopted resolution accepting 2026-2027 tax levy amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission.
• Approved first read of 15 board policies including student conduct, fees, and safety.
• Approved the first read of the draft 2027-2028 academic calendar.
• Approved science textbook quotes and personnel items including job descriptions.

Work Session Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a work session meeting. The board approved the agenda, entered executive session to discuss personnel, property, and negotiations, and held a work session discussion on revising the public comment policy. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Approval of meeting agenda
• Motion to enter executive session (personnel, property purchase, negotiations)
• Board work session on public comment policy, including committee drafts, wording, and timeline
• Approval of adjournment

Special Meeting Agenda

This is a special meeting of the Lakota Local School District Board of Education. The board will discuss the Master Facility Plan, including options, community engagement, timeline, and funding sources. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as approving the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion of Master Facility Plan Review: options, community engagement, timeline, and funding sources.

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on items including a financial forecast, a science textbook adoption presentation, and information on the capital budget proposal. The board will also consider personnel items, field trips, donations, and resolutions regarding treasurer compensation and expenditure procedures. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and property matters.

• Science textbook adoption presentation
• Financial forecast presentation for February 2026
• Capital budget proposal information
• Resolution to set procedure for authorized proper public purpose expenditure 2026
• Approve field trips including Lakota East choir trip to Disney World (March 30-April 4, 2027) and Lakota West softball tournament (March 27-30, 2026)

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting retreat on February 17, 2026. The agenda includes discussions on the district's past, present, and future, priority focus areas with supporting handouts, a legal update, and crossing guards. No formal votes on policy or budget items are scheduled; the meeting is primarily discussion and information.

• Discussion on priority focus areas with handouts (Focus Areas Handout, Goal Template, SMART Goals, Treasurer Goals)
• Legal update presented by legal counsel (Legal Update.pdf)
• Discussion of crossing guards
• Discussion of district story: past, present, future
• Procedural approval of agenda and adjournment

Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes a board retreat with discussions on operating norms, hardest lessons, effective culture, and hypothetical situations. The board also voted to enter executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1A) for personnel matters
• Board retreat discussions on operating norms, hardest lessons, effective culture, and hypothetical situations
• Master Facilities Committee dates discussed
• Motion to approve agenda passed unanimously
• Meeting held at Lakota Family YMCA, 6703 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township

Work Session Agenda

This work session includes a discussion on the board's public comment policy and a motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining negotiations. The board also approved the agenda and adjourned.

• Discussion of Board Policy on Public Comment (item 4A)
• Motion to enter executive session for negotiations with public employees (item 5A, Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(4))
• Approval of the agenda
• Adjournment

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Lakota Board of Education will hold a listening session, discuss the Master Facility Plan with timeline and options, and vote on resolutions to proceed with $223,483,492 in bonds (30-year and 37-year) and certify them to the Board of Elections. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel and legal matters, approve minutes, financial reports, and donations.

• Discussion of Master Facility Plan timeline, feedback, and options (Options A-E)
• Resolution to proceed with a 30-year bond issue of $223,483,492
• Resolution to proceed with a 37-year bond issue of $223,483,492
• Approval of donations (list attached as DONATIONS 020226.pdf)
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 14, and 20, 2026 meetings

Regular Meeting Agenda

The board discussed the Master Facility Plan timeline and feedback, then approved resolutions for 30-year and 37-year bond issues to fund the plan. They also approved resolutions requesting certification of estimated tax rates for a 0.5% earned income tax and a 0.25% traditional income tax, second-read policies, personnel items, and donations.

• Approved Resolution of Necessity of Bond Issue – 30 Year (4-1 vote, Nguyen nay)
• Approved Resolution of Necessity of Bond Issue – 37 Year (4-1 vote, Nguyen nay)
• Approved Resolution Requesting Certification of Estimated Tax Rates – 0.5% Earned Income Tax
• Approved Resolution Requesting Certification of Estimated Tax Rates – 0.25% Traditional Income Tax
• Discussed Master Facility Plan timeline, feedback, and options

Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education will hold a discussion on the Master Facility Plan, focusing on the timeline, community feedback, and options. This is the main substantive item on an otherwise procedural agenda. The meeting includes standard actions such as approving the agenda and adjournment.

• Master Facility Plan Review: discussion on timeline, feedback, and options, with supporting documents (MFP Discussion Documents, TE Feedback Summary, Common Themes, Focus Group Feedback)

Organizational Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education conducted its annual organizational business, including swearing in new members and electing officers. The board approved several professional memberships, established the 2026 meeting calendar, and authorized a Board Service Fund.

• Swearing in of new members Alex Argo and Kelley Casper
• Election of Kelley Casper as 2026 Board President
• Election of Douglas Horton as 2026 Board Vice President
• Ohio School Boards Association membership renewal for $9,326
• School Management News subscription for $175.00