Lakota Local School District public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education met on December 16, 2021, to conduct routine administrative business. The board approved the November 29 meeting minutes, November 2021 financial reports, and several personnel items, including contract amendments for the superintendent and treasurer. These approvals govern district operations, staff compensation, and financial oversight for the upcoming term.
- Swearing-in of Board Member Elect Isaac Adi
- Approval of November 2021 monthly financial reports
- Approval of contract amendments for Superintendent Matt Miller and Treasurer-CFO Jenni Logan
- Approval of donations and a field trip for the Lakota West High School Winter Guard to Pittsburgh, PA
- Setting the date and time for the district's organizational meeting
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board met on November 29, 2021 to consider a range of agenda items. The board approved the agenda, reviewed updates, and voted on several action items including policy second reads, financial approvals, personnel matters, the 2022‑23 program of studies, and the adoption of Anthem as a self-funded health care provider effective January 1, 2022. After public comment, the board entered an executive session to discuss employment and compensation of a public employee.
- Motion to approve second read of policies (multiple policy documents attached)
- Approval of payment of invoice to NCS Pearson Inc. (invoice attached)
- Approval of Anthem as self-funded health care provider effective January 1, 2022
- Approval of Program of Studies for the 2022‑23 school year
- Approval of personnel items, including proposed salary adjustments
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will vote on a $1,984,281 transfer from the General Operating Fund to the Budget Stabilization Set-aside Fund and an amendment to the Milikin Exchange TIF Compensation Agreement. The agenda also includes approval of September financial reports, personnel items, field trips, donations, and first readings of 34 board policies. The board will recognize National Merit Semi-Finalists from Lakota East and West. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.
- Approval of $1,984,281 transfer from General Operating Fund (001 0000) to Budget Stabilization Set-aside Fund (001 9217)
- Amendment to the Milikin Exchange TIF Compensation Agreement (attachment 5,099 KB)
- Approval of field trips: LWHS Wrestling to North Canton, OH and LWHS FCCLA National Fall Conference to Washington, DC
- First readings of 34 board policies (e.g., po 1662 on COVID-19 operations, po 5200 on student fees)
- Approval of donations (listed in attachment Donations_10112021.pdf)
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will vote to ratify the superintendent's plan requiring masks for all K-12 students and staff until further notice. The board will also adopt Fiscal Year 2022 permanent appropriations, approve a memorandum of understanding with the Lakota Education Association regarding Title I staff, and approve personnel items. The agenda includes public comment and a closed executive session to discuss employment and complaints.
- Ratify plan to mandate masks for all K-12 students and staff
- Adopt Fiscal Year 2022 permanent appropriations
- Approve MOU with Lakota Education Association for Title I staff
- Approve personnel items including hires and separations
- Executive session on employee employment and complaints
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education voted 3-2 to approve a settlement agreement with Y. Mack (item 12.E), with members Lynda O'Connor and Julie Shaffer dissenting. Other actions included adopting a refunding bonds resolution, approving personnel items, field trips for Lakota West High School teams, transportation routes for the 2021-22 school year, and donations. The board also appointed Adam Zink as Treasurer Pro Temp due to the treasurer's absence.
- Approved settlement agreement with Y. Mack (3-2 vote, O'Connor and Shaffer dissenting)
- Adopted refunding bonds resolution (item 11.C)
- Approved personnel items (item 12.A)
- Approved field trips for LWHS Girls and Boys Basketball, HOSA, and Softball (item 12.B)
- Approved transportation routes for 2021-22 school year (item 12.C)
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will consider ratifying the superintendent's plan to mandate masks for all K-12 students and staff during its regular meeting. The board will also vote on approval of return-to-school safety protocols and handle routine items including personnel approvals, donations, a preschool contract with Butler County ESC, and a nurses MOU.
- Ratify Superintendent’s plan to mandate masks K-12, students and staff
- Approval of Return to School Safety Protocols
- Approve Donations (amounts and donors listed in attached document)
- Approve Preschool Contract with Butler Co ESC for 2021-22 school year
- Approval of Lakota LSSA Nurses MOU for 2021-2022
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education holds a regular meeting to discuss the opening plans for the 2021-22 school year and approve routine administrative actions. The board approves personnel items, donations, a Borden Dairy invoice, and previous meeting minutes. Public comment is scheduled for both agenda items and a separate period.
- Appointment of a treasurer pro tempore due to Treasurer Logan's absence
- Approval of a Borden Dairy invoice (amount not specified in agenda)
- Approval of personnel items for the 2021-22 school year
- Approval of donations to the district (details in attached spreadsheet)
- Administrative report on opening plans for the 2021-22 school year
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 28, 2021, at Lakota Plains Junior School. The board approved the agenda, entered executive session, and took action on several items including the second read of policies, final FY2021 appropriations, transfers, temporary FY2022 appropriations, and personnel items. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved second read of numerous policies (e.g., po0155, po0164, po8310, po8330, etc.)
- Adopted final Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY 2021
- Adopted Final Appropriations Resolution for FY 2021
- Approved transfers and advances including athletic/extracurricular transfers
- Approved temporary FY2022 appropriations
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will vote on a tax increment financing exemption for Millikin Road, approve the ESSER/ARP Continuity of Operations Plan, and decide on school resource officer agreements with West Chester PD and Butler County Sheriff. The board also will consider a $217,592 construction bid for Innovation Hubs at East and West High main campuses and a second read of the 2022-2023 school calendar.
- Adopt a resolution granting tax increment financing exemption and tax incentive agreement for Millikin Road
- Approve MOU with West Chester PD for school resource officer services
- Approve BCSO agreement and MOU for school resource officer services
- Approve base bid of $217,592 from Turner Construction for Innovation Hubs at East and West High main campuses
- Second read for approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education approved a real estate purchase contract for land, the five-year financial forecast, and a transportation reimbursement resolution for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved personnel items, a contract with the Lakota Support Staff Association (LSSA), and prior meeting minutes. Public comment sessions were held at the start and end of the meeting.
- Approval of real estate purchase contract (land acquisition)
- Approval of five-year forecast
- Transportation reimbursement for 2020-2021 school year
- Approval of personnel items
- Approval of LSSA labor contract
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board will vote on several action items, including approval of minutes, financial reports, personnel hires, field trips, and an amended 2021‑2022 school calendar. A key decision is the approval of a three‑year School Resource Officer agreement with West Chester Township. The board will also authorize membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the 2021‑2022 school year.
- Approve three‑year School Resource Officer contract with West Chester Township
- Approve Personnel Items (Personnel 5‑10‑21)
- Approve Field Trips for LEHS marching band events
- Approve amended 2021‑2022 school calendar due to LEA contractual changes
- Approve resolution authorizing 2021‑2022 membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association
Agenda
The Board of Education met to review personnel items, open enrollment caps, and graduation requirements for the Class of 2021. The meeting included a vote to ratify a master contract agreement with the Lakota Education Association and an approval of a settlement agreement.
- Approval of Open Enrollment Cap for the 2021-22 school year
- Resolution for Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2021
- Ratification of Master Contract Agreement with the LEA effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
- Approval of Settlement Agreement (Wells)
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will consider approving a $489,180 base bid and $5,900 alternate bid from Neyra Construction for district-wide parking lot, sidewalk, and tennis court repairs. The board will also approve personnel items, donations, and monthly financial reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property purchase and labor negotiations.
- Approve $489,180 base bid and $5,900 alternate bid from Neyra Construction for parking lots, sidewalks, and tennis court repairs district-wide.
- Approve personnel items (detailed in attached document).
- Approve donations (detailed in attached document).
- Approve board minutes from March 8, 16, and 25, 2021.
- Enter executive session to consider property purchase and labor negotiations.
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will hold a work session including a student progress update focusing on COVID-19 impact and moving forward. The board will also hear public comment and hold an executive session for legal and bargaining matters. Routine procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment are also on the agenda.
- Student Progress Update - COVID impact & plans moving forward
- Public Comment period (up to 45 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Executive Session for pending court action and collective bargaining discussions
- Motion to approve agenda
- Motion to approve adjournment
Special Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting. The board will vote to approve the agenda, then enter executive session to discuss pending court action and collective bargaining negotiations. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Motion to enter executive session concerning pending or imminent court action and public employee negotiations
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education approved an executive session for negotiations, approved minutes from previous meetings, accepted February 2021 monthly financial reports, and approved personnel items. The board also received reports from several committees including Policy, Community Engagement, Butler Tech, Legislative, Facilities, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion.
- Approved executive session for negotiations with public employees
- Approved minutes from February 8, 22, and 23 board meetings
- Approved February 2021 monthly financial reports
- Approved personnel items as recommended by the superintendent
- Received reports from Board Policy, Community Engagement, Butler Tech, Legislative, Facilities, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion committees
Special Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is meeting for a special session. The only substantive action is a vote to enter executive session to prepare for upcoming negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees. The meeting is otherwise procedural, consisting of agenda approval and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session for negotiations preparation with public employees
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Millikin Project and facilities. The meeting also includes a public comment period of up to 45 minutes. No votes on these topics are scheduled; the session is for board discussion.
- Discussion of the Millikin Project
- Facilities update and discussion
- Public comment period (max 45 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board will approve the minutes from the January 25 and January 11, 2021 meetings and the January 2021 financial reports. It will also approve personnel items, field trips for the LEHS marching band and choir, and donations received on February 8, 2021. Public comment time is scheduled, followed by an executive session and adjournment.
- Approve Board Minutes for Jan 25 2021 and Jan 11 2021 meetings
- Approve January 2021 Monthly Financial Reports
- Approve Personnel Items (Personnel 2‑8‑21.pdf)
- Approve Field Trips: LEHS Marching Band – St. George, Utah 2021; LEHS Choir – Orlando, FL 2022
- Approve Donations (Donations Feb 8 2021.pdf)
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board will approve its work session agenda, hold a discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and set the structure for 2021 board meetings. Residents will have a public comment period limited to 45 minutes, with three minutes per speaker. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment motion.
- Approve agenda
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion discussion
- Structure of 2021 Board meetings
- Public comment (45 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Approve adjournment
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will elect a president and vice president for 2021, appoint committee liaisons, and set regular meeting dates. Action items include approving Ohio School Boards Association membership ($8,081), a $20,000 Board Service Fund, and adopting the FY22 Tax Budget. The board will also consider a resolution to request advance payment of 2020 taxes from Butler County and authorize the superintendent to handle personnel actions between meetings.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2021
- Approve OSBA membership renewal at $8,081
- Establish Board Service Fund at $20,000
- Adopt resolution to secure tax advances from Butler County
- Adopt FY22 Tax Budget