Lakota Local School District public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting Agenda
This special meeting consists of procedural items: approval of the agenda, an executive session to confer with an attorney regarding disputes subject to imminent court action under Ohio law, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(3) to discuss court action involving the board
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education voted to approve Master Facility Grade Level Configuration Option 4, with one dissenting vote. The board also approved a $892,149 transfer to the Budget Stabilization Set-aside Fund, personnel items, donations, and second readings of several board policies. The meeting included an executive session on personnel and legal matters.
- Approved Master Facility Grade Level Configuration Option 4 (5-1, with Darbi Boddy voting nay)
- Approved $892,149 transfer from General Operating Fund to Budget Stabilization Set-aside Fund
- Approved personnel items including hires, resignations, and other changes
- Approved donations to the district
- Approved second reading of 21 board policies (e.g., PO 0169.1, PO 1617, PO 2280)
Special Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a special meeting and took action on several items. They approved a settlement agreement (Hughes), adopted a five-year forecast, and conducted first reads on numerous board policies. The board also approved a board statement and heard public comments.
- Approved settlement agreement with Hughes (Lakota Hughes settlement agreement)
- Approved five-year forecast for the district
- First reads on 21 board policies including policies on student records, employment, and curriculum
- Approved a board statement under Board President's Comments
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education discussed and voted on a motion to restrict girls' competitive sports to biological girls, which failed. The board also approved personnel items, donations, a field trip, and monthly financial reports. Reports on student achievement and the five-year forecast were presented.
- Motion to restrict girls' sports to biological girls failed (1 yea, 4 nay)
- Approved personnel items (personnel list attached)
- Approved field trip for Lakota East/West Cyber Academy to St. Louis, MO
- Approved donations (list attached)
- Approved monthly financials for September and October 2022
Special Meeting Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is meeting to enter executive session to discuss an investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee. The board also approved the agenda and will allow public comment.
- Motion to enter executive session for investigation of charges/complaints against a public employee (Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1))
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Public comment period of up to 30 minutes with 3 minutes per speaker
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education met for routine administrative business. The board decided to approve September meeting minutes, process personnel actions, and authorize donations. No public hearings or major policy votes were scheduled. This agenda is procedural boilerplate, consisting only of standard board approvals and informational updates.
- Approve minutes from September 12 and September 28, 2022 meetings
- Approve superintendent-listed personnel actions
- Approve district donations
- Receive board updates on Butler Tech, legislative affairs, and community engagement
- Conduct public comment periods (30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
Special Meeting Agenda
The board approved a resolution to engage Jackson Lewis to investigate whether the superintendent is a threat to students and violated policies or his employment contract. The board also entered executive session for employment and legal matters. Public comment and procedural approvals were handled.
- Resolution approved to appoint Jackson Lewis to investigate superintendent, retroactive to September 8, 2022
- Motion to enter executive session under Ohio Rev. Code for employment and legal disputes
- Approval of the meeting agenda and public comment period
- Adjournment motion approved
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education approved a CRT curriculum audit (motion passed 3-2) and FY23 permanent appropriations. The board also entered executive session to discuss employee employment and pending court disputes. Other actions include approving personnel changes, field trips, and donations.
- Approved CRT Audit (motion 3-2, with Kelley Casper and Julie Shaffer voting nay)
- Approved FY23 Permanent Appropriations
- Approved personnel changes (list attached)
- Approved field trips for Lakota West and Lakota East student organizations
- Entered executive session for employment and legal counsel
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education held a work session and approved multiple items, including amendments to Policy 9150 on school visitors (2nd reading), monthly financial reports for July 2022, personnel items, and transportation routes for the 2022-23 school year. Administrative reports covered a policy update and back-to-school update. All action items passed unanimously.
- Amendment to Policy 9150 – School Visitors (2nd reading) approved
- Approval of monthly financial reports for July 2022
- Approval of personnel items
- Approval of transportation routes for 2022-23 school year
- Approval of board meeting minutes for August 8 and August 18, 2022
Special Meeting Agenda
This special meeting of the Lakota Local School District Board of Education was largely procedural. The board approved the agenda, entered an executive session to consider the employment of a public employee, and then adjourned.
- Motion to enter executive session for the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee (Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1))
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education considered and rejected a motion to revise board policy to prohibit boys from competing in girls' organized sports, citing inherent physical differences. The board also approved an amendment to Policy 9150 on school visitors and declaring an emergency, and approved personnel items, field trips, and donations. A resolution regarding Covid policies was tabled indefinitely.
- Motion to Revise Board Policy on girls' sports exclusivity failed 1-4
- Motion to Amend Policy 9150 - School Visitors and Declaring an Emergency approved 4-1
- Approved personnel items including supplemental contracts for 2022-2023
- Approved field trips for Lakota West High School wrestling, girls basketball
- Resolution on Covid policies tabled indefinitely
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will hold an executive session to consider the appointment, employment, and compensation of a public employee. The board will also vote on approving minutes, monthly financial reports for June 2022, and personnel items. Public comments are limited to 30 minutes with three minutes per speaker.
- Executive session for appointment, employment, and compensation of a public employee
- Approval of minutes from June 20, 2022 regular meeting
- Approval of monthly financial reports for June 2022
- Approval of personnel items
- Public comment period not to exceed 30 minutes
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will discuss a request to develop and fund a program providing additional training for individuals who complete the state's concealed carry program and wish to carry at Lakota. The board also approved a five-year contract for Treasurer/CFO Adam Zink, adopted FY2022 final appropriations and FY2023 temporary appropriations, and approved memorandums of understanding for school resource officers with the Butler County Sheriff's Office and West Chester Police. Additionally, the board approved payment in lieu of transportation for the 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 school years.
- Board member requests developing and funding a concealed carry training program for Lakota (Item 9A)
- Approved five-year Treasurer/CFO employment contract for Adam Zink effective August 1, 2022 (Item 10A)
- Adopted FY2022 final appropriations and FY2023 temporary appropriations (Items 11E, 11F)
- Approved MOUs for school resource officers with Butler County Sheriff and West Chester Police (Items 12D-12F)
- Approved payment in lieu of transportation for 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 school years (Items 11C, 11D)
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and act on several items. These include an administrative report on the five-year forecast, approval of personnel items, approval of May 9 meeting minutes, and final approval of the five-year forecast. A public comment period is also scheduled.
- Administrative report on Five Year Forecast by Treasurer Jenni L. Logan
- Approve personnel items (detailed in attached Personnel 5-26-22.pdf)
- Approve minutes of the May 9, 2022 meeting
- Approval of the Five Year Forecast (Lakota.pdf attached)
- Public comment period — up to 45 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will vote on the open enrollment cap for 2022-23, approve personnel items, field trips, and donations, and receive a first reading of the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar. Public comment periods are scheduled for agenda items and general comments.
- First read of 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approve open enrollment cap for 2022-23
- Approve personnel items (motion passed 4-1)
- Approve donations
- Five Year Forecast review
Emergency Board Meeting
At an emergency meeting, the Lakota Local School District Board voted to censure board member Darbi Boddy and formally requested her immediate resignation. The censure passed 4-1 (Boddy voting nay), and the resignation request passed 4-0 (Boddy not present). No other business was conducted.
- Approval of Resolution of Censure against board member Darbi Boddy by a 4-1 vote
- Motion to formally request Darbi Boddy's immediate resignation, approved 4-0
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will consider adopting a resolution to end existing COVID-19 policies, which was previously tabled. The board also approved personnel actions and board minutes from April 14, and will hold a work session on the five-year financial forecast. The meeting includes an executive session on employee compensation and complaints, which has already been approved.
- Resolution to end existing COVID-19 policies (tabled item)
- Approved personnel actions (list attached)
- Approved board minutes from April 14, 2022
- Discussion of five-year forecast
- Executive session on employee compensation and complaints
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education is deciding on a resolution to end COVID-19 protocols and approving second readings of several board policies. The board will also act on personnel items, field trips, and donations, and hear public comments.
- Resolution to end COVID-19 protocols (Item 11.B)
- Second read of board policies including PO 1616, PO 2271, PO 2370.01, PO 5772, PO 6110, PO 6114, PO 6325, PO 7217, PO 8500
- Approve personnel items (Item 13.A)
- Approve field trips: LWHS FCCLA State Leadership Conference (Columbus, OH) and marching band trip (Honolulu, HI)
- Approve donations (Item 13.C)
Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will meet to consider several action items including second readings of policies on public participation, curriculum development, and protective facial coverings during pandemics. The board will also vote on a $764,000 base bid plus $99,500 in alternates for district-wide pavement rehabilitation. Personnel items, donations, and a resolution authorizing the superintendent to make a determination of impracticability are also on the agenda, along with an executive session to discuss employee compensation.
- Second reading of Policy 8450.01 on protective facial coverings during pandemic (approved 3-2)
- Approve $764,000 base bid and $99,500 alternates from Neyra Construction for pavement rehabilitation district-wide
- Adopt resolution accepting tax levies and certifying to county auditor for 2022-2023
- New Business item: Covid Resolution (file attached, no details in agenda)
- Approve personnel items and donations
Work Session Agenda
This is a work session of the Lakota Board of Education. The board will enter executive session to consider the employment and compensation of a public employee. They will also review community survey results, receive Sunshine Law training, and discuss policy committee structure. Action items include approving personnel, a field trip, and board minutes.
- Executive session to consider employment and compensation of a public employee
- Review community survey results with Paul Fallon
- Public Records & Sunshine Law training by Bricker & Eckler, LLP
- Discuss Policy Committee Structure
- Approve personnel actions and a field trip (LWHS HOSA Leadership to Columbus, OH)
Agenda
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will consider adopting a resolution to end existing COVID-19 protocols. Other action items include approving monthly financial reports, personnel changes, field trips, donations, and a Fidelity Investments Services Agreement. The board will also hold an executive session for an investigation of charges against a public employee.
- Adopt Resolution to End Covid Protocols
- Approve Fidelity Investments Services Agreement
- Approve Personnel Items
- Approve Donations
- Policy Committee first reads including face coverings policy
Work Session Agenda
The Lakota Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Master Facilities Plan and consider approving personnel changes. The agenda also includes a public comment period limited to 45 minutes. No other major decisions or proposals are listed.
- Master Facilities Plan – discussion item, no details provided
- Approve Personnel – action item with attached personnel list (49 KB PDF)
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, up to 45 minutes total)