Lakota Local School District public meetings in 2020
25 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education approved a new five-year employment contract for Superintendent Matt Miller, effective January 1, 2021. The board also approved the superintendent's recommendation for second semester operations and the 2021-2022 Program of Studies. Routine items included approval of personnel, donations, monthly financial reports, and an ESSER advance return.
- Approved new 5-year contract for Superintendent Matt Miller
- Approved Superintendent's recommendation for second semester
- Approved Program of Studies for 2021-2022
- Heard update on bond refunding savings
- Approved donations including unspecified amounts
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education met and approved the Five Year Forecast and a Rainy Day Fund Transfer. The board also approved personnel items, a second reading of 14 policy updates, and a Purple Star Resolution supporting military-connected students. Public comments were heard, and the board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approval of Five Year Forecast (file Lakota_046110.pdf)
- Approval of Rainy Day Fund Transfer for 2021
- Approval of Purple Star Resolution for military-connected students
- Approval of personnel items (file Personnel 11-16-20.pdf)
- Second reading and approval of 14 policies (e.g., PO 1520, PO 1530, PO 2260)
Work Session Agenda
The Board of Education is holding a work session. The agenda includes approval of the agenda, a board work session (no specific items listed), public comment limited to 45 minutes with 3 minutes per speaker, and adjournment. No action items or substantive discussions are specified.
- Public comment period (45 min, 3 min per speaker)
- Board work session (no details provided)
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education is meeting to act on several financial items including a bond refunding resolution and a transfer to the budget stabilization fund. They will also approve personnel items, a field trip, donations, and policy updates including Title IX. The board will recognize National Merit Semifinalists and OSBA Business Honor Roll recipients.
- Approval of resolution for bond refunding
- Transfer to Budget Stabilization Fund (Rainy Day Fund)
- Approval of personnel items
- 2nd read/approval of PO 2266 (Title IX) and 1st read of 39.1 Fall 2020 update policies
- Approval of field trip for Lakota West High School men's basketball to Hopkinsville, KY
Board Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education approved permanent appropriations for fiscal year 2021. The board also administered the oath of office to new member Michael Pearl. A public comment period of up to 45 minutes was held. The meeting adjourned after procedural approvals.
- Approved Permanent Appropriations for FY2021
- Oath of office for Michael Pearl
- Public comment period (up to 45 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Meeting held via Zoom and in-person at Lakota Plains Junior School
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will consider appointing a new board member, approving an enterprise zone compensation agreement with Queen City Harley Davidson, and adopting or reading several policies including a new Title IX policy (PO 2266) and affirming OTES 2.0 for 2021-2022. The board will also approve personnel items, monthly financial reports, preschool agreement, and transportation routes for the 2020-21 school year.
- Appoint a new board member (New Business)
- Enterprise Zone Compensation Agreement with Queen City Harley Davidson
- Approval of Preschool Agreement
- 2nd read/approval of policy PO 1520 and 1st read of new policy PO 2266 (Title IX)
- Approve Transportation Routes for 2020-21 per Ohio Admin. Code 3301.83.13(A)
Special Board Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education will meet at the Lakota Central Office. The agenda includes an executive session to consider personnel matters regarding public employees or officials.
- Executive session regarding employee appointment, employment, discipline, or compensation
Special Board Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board met at 8:00 A.M. on September 12, 2020. The board entered an executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, and the motion was approved. After the executive session the board approved adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (approved)
- Call to Order and roll call
- Approval of adjournment
Special Board Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a special meeting on September 11, 2020. The board approved the agenda, reviewed the process for appointing a board member, and entered executive session to consider personnel matters. No other substantive decisions or discussions were on the agenda.
- Review of the process for board member appointment
- Executive session to consider appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a work session to discuss the re-opening of schools, presented by Superintendent Matthew Miller. The board also reviewed a proposed Millikin Interchange project, presented by Treasurer/CFO Jenni L. Logan. An agenda item to affirm the OTES 2.0 policy adoption (inactive until 2021-22 school year) was discussed. The session included public comment and a board member appointment.
- Discussion of school re-opening plans by Superintendent Matthew Miller
- Presentation on the proposed Millikin Interchange by Treasurer/CFO Jenni L. Logan (agenda includes Millikin Road Presentation.pdf)
- Board member appointment by President Brad Lovell
- Affirmation that OTES 2.0 policy will be adopted but not active until the 2021-22 school year
- Public comment period (up to 45 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
Emergency Board Meeting
The Lakota Local School District Board is holding an emergency meeting to accept a board member's resignation and to enter executive session for personnel matters. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- Motion to accept resignation of a school board member
- Motion to enter executive session for employee appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education meeting on August 10, 2020 includes approval of the remote learning plan, personnel items, donations, and monthly financial reports. Public comment periods are scheduled.
- Approve Remote Learning Plan
- Approve Personnel Items
- Approve Donations
- Approval of Monthly Board Reports - July 2020
- Approval of Board Minutes from July 20 and July 31, 2020
Special Board Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board approved its agenda and held a public comment period. The Board then approved Superintendent Matt Miller's recommendation of Plan A, which calls for a K‑12, all‑in, five‑day‑a‑week schedule for the 2020‑21 school year. The meeting was concluded with an adjournment.
- Approve meeting agenda
- Public comment guidelines (45‑minute limit, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Approve Superintendent's Recommendation of Plan A (K‑12, all‑in, 5 days/week) for 2020‑21 reopening
- Adjourn the meeting
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving the Student Code of Conduct for 2020-2021, a first reading of a policy on face coverings, and a second reading of the 2021-2022 school calendar. The board will also consider a School Resource Officer MOU and contract for the upcoming school year, as well as routine items such as personnel approvals, donations, and monthly financial reports.
- Approve Student Code of Conduct 2020-2021 (action item)
- First read of policy PO 1520 and face covering guidelines (action/information)
- Approve School Resource Officer MOU and contract for 2020-2021
- Approve donations (list attached)
- Second read and approval of 2021-2022 school calendar
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education approved several financial action items including the final certificate of estimated resources, final appropriations for FY2020, transfers and advances, and temporary appropriations for FY2021. The board also held a work session to discuss plans for the fall of 2020 and allowed public comment.
- Approved final certificate of estimated resources for FY2020
- Adopted final appropriations resolution for FY2020
- Approved end-of-year transfers and advances
- Approved temporary appropriations for FY2021
- Discussed plans for fall 2020 reopening
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will hear a first reading of the 2021-2022 school calendar and discuss guiding principles for reopening schools in Fall 2020. The board will also vote on personnel items, monthly financial reports, and second-reading board policies.
- Plan for reopening school for Fall 2020 – guiding principles (discussion)
- School Calendar 2021-2022 – 1st read
- Approve Personnel Items (including 2020-2021 Miscellaneous Rates of Pay)
- Approval of Monthly Financial Reports for May 2020
- 2nd Read of Board Policies (several policies listed)
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will hold a work session including updates from the superintendent and treasurer, followed by public comment. The main action item is adopting the district's Five Year Forecast.
- Adopt Five Year Forecast
- Superintendent's Update
- Treasurer's Update
- Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker, up to 45 minutes)
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will consider a resolution to continue school operations under Ohio's COVID-19 executive orders and health director's order. The board also has first readings of multiple board policies, a resolution to suspend supplemental contracts for certified staff, and approval of personnel items. A draft five-year forecast for May 2020 and the 2021-2022 school calendar are presented as first reads.
- Resolution for continued operations of schools during Ohio's COVID-19 executive order and health director's closure order
- First read of 14 board policies, including PO 1520, PO 2464, PO 3120.05, and others
- Resolution to suspend supplemental contracts for certified staff (RIF resolution)
- Approval of personnel items for May 11, 2020
- Donations to the district being approved
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education meets virtually to discuss a remote learning update and assumptions for the May 2020 five-year forecast. Action items include approving a $752,900 base bid (plus $278,100 in alternates) for a service center parking lot expansion, multi-year technology contracts with Pro-Source and DCS Technologies Corp, and memoranda of understanding adjusting employee evaluations during COVID-19. The board will also approve personnel items and donations.
- Approve base bid of $752,900 and alternates 1,2 & 3 ($278,100) from Graybach Construction for service center parking lot expansion
- Approve multi-year contracts with Pro-Source and DCS Technologies Corp
- Approve Memoranda of Understanding for certified and classified employee evaluations during COVID-19
- Remote learning update from Superintendent Matt Miller
- Approve personnel items
Work Session Agenda
This is a work session of the Lakota Local School District Board of Education, held virtually. The board will receive updates from the superintendent and treasurer on the district's response to COVID-19. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Approve agenda
- Board president comments
- Superintendent update on COVID-19
- Treasurer/CFO update on COVID-19
- Approve adjournment
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will consider several action items, including a $607,686 paving contract with Roberts Paving Inc., a resolution limiting property tax complaints to counter-complaints only, and personnel approvals. The board will also hear reports on coronavirus preparedness, a student solar panel project, and policy rescissions. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items.
- Approve $607,686 base bid plus $149,565 in alternates from Roberts Paving Inc.
- Adopt resolution to file only counter-complaints on property valuations under Ohio Revised Code 5715.19
- Second read and approval of rescinding PO 7441 and adopting PO 0169.1 Public Participation
- Approve memoranda of understanding with Lakota School Support Association regarding dues deductions and overtime
- Student spotlight: Lakota East NHS members present solar panel project
Work Session Agenda
The board approved its agenda and then held a work session to receive updates on the district’s Master Facilities Planning and on student achievement in early‑childhood schools. A public‑comment period was provided for residents. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approve agenda – motion approved
- Update on Master Facilities Planning – discussion
- Student Achievement Update for Early Childhood Schools – discussion
- Public comment – up to 45 minutes, three minutes per speaker
- Approve adjournment – motion approved
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will hold a first reading of a policy to rescind PO 7441 and a new public participation policy (PO 0169.1). They will also receive an update on the EdChoice program and recent debt refinancing. The board will vote on personnel items, field trips, and donations.
- First read of PO 7441 to rescind
- First read of PO 0169.1 Public Participation policy
- Update on EdChoice & review of recent debt refinancing by superintendent and treasurer
- Approval of personnel items (list attached)
- Approval of field trips: Lakota West HS FCCLA competitions and Plains Jr. trip to Washington DC
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will consider and vote on an Enterprise Zone Compensation Agreement at this work session. The board approved the agreement unanimously, with all five members voting in favor.
- Approve Enterprise Zone Compensation Agreement for Sugar Creek (Action item)
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education met on January 13, 2020, and approved a series of organizational and financial actions. Key decisions included adopting the 2021 Tax Budget, establishing a $20,000 Board Service Fund, and renewing an OSBA membership for $7,967. The board also elected officers, appointed liaisons, and authorized the superintendent to handle resignations and hiring during recess.
- Election of Kelley Casper as President and Lynda O'Connor as Vice President for 2020
- Established Board Service Fund at $20,000 for member expenses (July 2020–June 2021)
- Renewed Ohio School Boards Association membership at a cost of $7,967
- Adopted 2021 Tax Budget (file attached, 7,544 KB)
- Approved resolution to request advance payment of 2019 taxes from Butler County