Lakota Local School District (Butler County) public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 15, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board approves Special Ed policies, two TIF deals, personnel items
The Lakota Board of Education approved a resolution for Special Education Model Policies, appointed a President Pro Tem for the January 2026 organizational meeting, and approved minutes and monthly financial reports. Two tax incentive financing (TIF) school compensation agreements were approved: the Stonybrook Incentive District (City of Monroe) and Vogelsang Farm (Liberty Township). The board also approved personnel items, program of study changes for 2026-2027, a PSAT fee revision, and several field trips. A motion to approve donations failed.
- Resolution for Special Education Model Policies approved
- Appointed President Pro Tem for Jan 12, 2026 organizational meeting
- Approved TIF School Compensation Agreements: Stonybrook Incentive District and Vogelsang Farm
- Approved personnel items and program of study changes for 2026-2027
- Motion to approve donations failed
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
11. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea · 5 nay
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi nay · Kelley Casper nay · Christina French nay · Douglas Horton nay · Julie Shaffer nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Dec 8, 2025
Special Meeting Agenda - Community Partnership Forum
Board holds Community Partnership Forum presentation
This special meeting of the Lakota Local School District Board of Education includes a presentation on the Community Partnership Forum, along with procedural items such as agenda approval, pledge, public participation, and adjournment. No votes on policies, contracts, or budgets are scheduled.
- Community Partnership Forum presentation (158 KB PDF attached)
- Meeting held in public but not considered a public community meeting
- Public participation governed by Board Bylaw 0169.1
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approve Agenda — Motion to approve agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
6. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Dec 8, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Lakota Local School District Board holds work session on master facilities
The Board of Education met for a work session to review information regarding master facilities. The meeting included the approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Review of 2026 MFP Options
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
4 yea · 1 not_present
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Christina French not_present
5. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Nov 10, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board to discuss public participation rules; approves policies
The Lakota Board of Education will discuss public participation at future meetings, added as an amendment to the agenda. The board will also conduct a second read and approval of numerous board policies, and vote on personnel items, field trips, and donations. Minutes and monthly financial reports are up for approval.
- Discussion on public participation at future meetings (added as item E under Board Reports)
- Second read and approval of over 30 board policies (e.g., po1422, po2260, po5136, po8400)
- Approval of personnel items
- Approval of field trips: Lakota West Cyber Security to Nashville, TN (Dec 7-9, 2025); Lakota West wrestling to Georgetown, KY and Delaware, OH (Jan 2026)
- Approval of donations
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
3. Approval of the Agenda — Motion to amend the agenda to add item E to Board Reports to discuss public participation at future meetings.
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Board Action Items
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Oct 20, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board to review dozens of policy changes and 2024-25 report card
The Lakota Board of Education will consider approving minutes, financial reports, personnel items, donations, and an employment resolution. They will also receive a presentation on the district's 2024-25 report card and hear first readings of numerous policy updates from the Policy Committee. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Policy Committee first readings of 40+ policies (e.g., po1422, po1623, po2260, po5200, po5408, po6109, po8300)
- Presentation of Lakota 24-25 Report Card
- Approval of donations (amounts not specified in agenda)
- Approval of personnel items including resident educator mentors and IMSE trainings
- Approval of an employment resolution for an individual (C Smith)
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Fri Oct 17, 2025
Special Meeting Agenda
Lakota Local School District Board holds special meeting
The Board of Education met to review administrative reports. The session included discussions regarding transportation and a draft Statement of Facts.
- Discussion of transportation
- Discussion of a Statement of Facts (MFP Statement of Facts draft)
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approve Agenda — Motion to approve agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Tue Oct 7, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Lakota Board approves site contract and enters executive session
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education approved a five-year Finalsite contract and entered an executive session to discuss employee compensation. The meeting was held at the Central Office in Liberty Township.
- Approved Final Site Contract - 5-year
- Entered executive session for employee compensation
- Approved agenda and adjournment
- Work session on Master Facilities
- Board meeting location update data
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Board Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
6. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Sep 22, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Meeting cancelled per attached notice
The board approved the agenda, which includes a notice of cancellation for the September 22, 2025 regular meeting. Other items include approval of financial reports, a financial forecast, permanent appropriations for FY2026, personnel actions, student fees, and a resolution declaring transportation impractical for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Notice of cancellation (9.22.25) attached to agenda
- Approval of financial forecast for September 2025
- Permanent appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026
- Resolution declaring transportation impractical for 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of student fee schedule for 2025-2026
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session:
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Adjourn
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Tue Sep 2, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Board discusses master facilities plan and attendance update
The Lakota Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the master facilities plan, an attendance update, and board meeting scheduling. No votes are taken on these information items; the only action items are approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Discussion of Master Facilities plan (information item)
- Attendance update (information item)
- Board meetings scheduling discussion
- Approval of agenda (action, approved 4-0)
- Adjournment (action, approved 4-0)
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board reviews five-year forecast, approves CMAR resolution for facilities planning
The Lakota Board of Education reviewed a draft five-year forecast and approved a resolution to rank and negotiate with Construction Manager at Risk firms for facilities master planning. The board also approved a second-read policy, personnel items, contracts (including TPx renewal and Focus 3 LLC), and 2025-26 transportation routes. A student spotlight featured marching bands, and the board entered executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved resolution to rank Construction Manager at Risk firms for Facilities Master Planning
- Reviewed draft five-year forecast for the school district
- Approved second-read policy (draft po5111)
- Approved personnel items including summer work pay and IMSE training
- Approved contracts: TPx Communications renewal, Focus 3 LLC Journey to Excellence, ESCCOG agreement
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Board Action Items — Motion to approve Second Read Policy
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Tue Aug 5, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Board discusses master facilities plan and policy changes including cellphone and open enrollment
The Lakota Board of Education held a work session discussing the master facilities plan, including construction manager selection and site locations, as well as policy changes to cellphone use, student code of conduct, and inter-district open enrollment. The board approved personnel, technical policy updates, and a resolution allowing non-resident children of employees to attend district schools. Several motions to table items were debated, with one failing and another passing.
- Master Facilities Discussion: construction manager at risk approval, Jr./Sr. high school building tours, and site location feedback
- Policy Discussion: cellphone policy, student code of conduct, and inter-district open enrollment alignment with AG opinion
- Approval of personnel (attached list)
- Resolution to adopt policy permitting non-resident children of employees to attend district schools (approved 3-2)
- First read of Policy 5111 on open enrollment
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
3 yea · 1 nay
Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Isaac Adi nay
5. Board Action Items — Motion to Table Item E in the Superintendent’s Recommendation.
4 nay · 1 yea
Douglas Horton yea · Isaac Adi nay · Kelley Casper nay · Christina French nay · Julie Shaffer nay
5. Board Action Items — Motion to Amend the agenda to change F to First Read.
3 yea · 2 nay
Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Isaac Adi nay · Julie Shaffer nay
6. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
21 yea · 3 nay
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi nay · Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi nay · Douglas Horton nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 21, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board votes to delay property tax collection for bonds and levy if passed in November
The Lakota Board of Education approved several actions, including a resolution to delay property tax collection for bonds and a permanent improvement levy until tax year 2028 if voters approve them in the November 2025 election. The board also approved the Lakota Support Organization Manual, a project agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission under the Expedited Local Partnership Program, and personnel items including reemployment of two administrators. Additionally, the board approved the 2025-26 student fee schedule, contracts with Bonefish Systems LLC and a Head Start lease, and accepted donations.
- Resolution to delay property tax collection for bonds and permanent improvement levy to tax year 2028 if passed in November 2025 election
- Approval of Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) Expedited Local Partnership Program project agreement
- Approval of 2025-26 student fee schedule
- Approval of contracts: Bonefish Systems LLC (FY26-FY28) and Lakota Head Start lease 2025-2026
- Approval of donations and resolution declaring transportation impractical for 2025-2026 school year
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Board Action Items
15 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
13. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Jun 30, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board places bond issue and levy on November 2025 ballot
The Lakota Board of Education approved resolutions to place a bond issue and a permanent improvement levy on the November 4, 2025 ballot, with a millage cap of 2.66 mills subject to conditions including an interest rate no higher than 4.80% and a 37-year maximum maturity. The board also held a public hearing on the proposed retire/rehire of Scott Kaufman and Eric Bauman, entered executive session on personnel and property matters, and approved FY2025 final appropriations and FY2026 temporary appropriations.
- Resolution to place bond issue and levy (up to 2.66 mills) on Nov 4, 2025 ballot, conditional on 4.80% max interest, 37-year maturity, and valuation of $5,244,719,670
- Public hearing on proposed retire/rehire of employees Scott Kaufman and Eric Bauman
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel, property purchase, and property sale matters
- Approval of FY2025 final appropriations and FY2026 temporary appropriations
- Approval of minutes from five previous board meetings (May 12, 27, 30; June 16, 17, 2025)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9. Board Action Items
8 yea · 2 nay
Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi nay · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 17, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Board to review Master Facilities Plan and evaluate superintendent and treasurer
The Lakota Board of Education holds a work session to discuss the Master Facilities Plan, receive training on superintendent and treasurer evaluations, and review a proposal on therapy dogs in schools. No votes on policy or spending are scheduled; the session is informational and preparatory.
- Discussion of Master Facilities Plan and updated FAQ document
- Training session on superintendent and treasurer evaluation systems
- Presentation on therapy dogs in Lakota schools
- Review of Board Governance Team Operating Norms
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Jun 16, 2025
Special Meeting Agenda
Board approves resolution of necessity for bond issue and improvement levy
The Lakota Board of Education approved a resolution of necessity for a bond issue and permanent improvement levy by a 4-1 vote. The board also approved the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, set substitute teacher pay at $130 per day for the coming school year, and adopted several board policies on second and first reading. The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Resolution of Necessity for Bond Issue and Permanent Improvement Levy (approved 4-1, one nay)
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Substitute teacher pay set at $130 per day for 2025-2026 school year
- Second reading and approval of board policies PO 1531, PO 3430, PO 4422, PO 4430 (approved 4-1, one nay)
- Executive session held for employee appointment, employment, or compensation discussion
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Board Action Item
13 yea · 2 nay
Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi nay · Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea · Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Fri May 30, 2025
Special Meeting Agenda
Board to accept resignation, hold executive session on personnel
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee or official. The board will also vote to accept the resignation of Robb Vogelmann.
- Executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1A) for personnel matters
- Acceptance of resignation of Robb Vogelmann
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
3. Approve Agenda — Motion to approve agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
4. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
5. Amend the Agenda — Motion to amend the agenda to accept the resignation of Robb Vogelmann.
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
6. Motion to accept resignation of Robb Vogelmann. — Motion to accept resignation of Robb Vogelmann.
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
7. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
Tue May 27, 2025
Special Meeting Agenda
Board to hold executive session for employee matters
The Lakota School Board is holding a special meeting to approve the agenda, enter executive session to discuss appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee or official (Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1A)), and then adjourn. No other public business is scheduled.
- Enter executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1A) for personnel matters
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approve Agenda — Motion to approve agenda
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea
4. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
3 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea
5. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea
Mon May 12, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Lakota Board approves personnel, minutes, and special education policies
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education met to approve board minutes, monthly financial reports, and special education model policies. The board also approved personnel items, including retire-rehire procedures for two employees, and field trips for student groups.
- Approval of Special Education Model Policies
- Approval of Board Minutes for April 28 and May 6
- Approval of Monthly Financial Reports
- Retire-rehire procedures for Eric Bauman and Scott Kaufman
- Field trips for choir and career development groups
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Board Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
13. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Tue May 6, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Board to review capital projects and five-year forecast
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss capital projects, including deferred maintenance and high-priority items, and review a draft five-year financial forecast. The board will also set topics for a June 17th retreat and hold an executive session on personnel matters.
- Discussion of FY26 capital planning, including high-priority and deferred maintenance lists (attached PDFs)
- Review of a draft five-year financial forecast for the district
- Planning for June 17th board retreat topics
- Motion to enter executive session to consider employee appointment, employment, and discipline matters
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
6. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Apr 28, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board to vote on $445,875 pavement rehab and five-year forecast
The Lakota Board of Education will discuss and vote on a five-year forecast draft, approve a pavement rehabilitation contract with Roberts Paving Inc. for $445,875, adopt tax levies and rates for 2025-2026, and act on personnel items, school calendar, and other routine business. The meeting also includes a student spotlight, board reports, and an executive session on personnel, property, and security.
- Approve base bid ($395,925) and alternates ($49,950) from Roberts Paving Inc. for district-wide pavement rehabilitation
- Adopt resolution accepting tax levies and rates as determined by the Budget Commission for 2025-2026
- Second read and approval of 2026-2027 school calendar
- Approve resolution declaring transportation impractical for 2024-2025 school year (Round 3)
- Second read of 25 board policies (various subjects)
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Board Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Tue Apr 1, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Board enters executive session on personnel, discusses Central visioning and therapy dogs
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a work session on April 1, 2025. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of a public employee. As information items, the board discussed additional data related to Central (with a visioning document attached) and the use of therapy dogs in schools.
- Motion approved to enter executive session under Ohio Rev. Code 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
- Board reviewed a 'Central Visioning.pdf' attachment as additional data
- Discussion of therapy dogs in the district
- Meeting held at 7:00 AM at Lakota Central Office
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
4. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Julie Shaffer yea
6. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Mar 17, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board to vote on MOU giving West Chester Police emergency access to school cameras
The Lakota Board of Education will meet to act on a memorandum of understanding with West Chester Police for emergency access to district cameras, approve a revised school calendar, and consider an enterprise zone compensation agreement with Queen City Harley Davidson. The board will also receive first readings of numerous policy updates and a draft 2026-2027 school calendar. Action items include approval of personnel, field trips, a water main assessment revision, and donations.
- MOU with West Chester Police for emergency access to district cameras
- Enterprise Zone Compensation Agreement with Queen City Harley Davidson
- 1st read of 2026-2027 school calendar and approval of amended 2025-2026 calendar
- Revised assessment for water main and appurtenances between Lakota and Butler County
- First readings of over 20 district policies
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Wed Mar 12, 2025
Special Meeting Agenda
Board votes 3-2 to join lawsuit against Ohio voucher program
The Lakota Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss EdChoice vouchers and then voted to join the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding to participate in the 'Vouchers Hurt Ohio Lawsuit.' The motion passed 3-2, with members Kelley Casper, Christina French, and Douglas Horton in favor, and Isaac Adi and Julie Shaffer opposed.
- Board approved joining the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding to participate in the 'Vouchers Hurt Ohio Lawsuit'
- Discussion item on EdChoice Vouchers Review with attached documents on voucher impact and school funding
- Motion to join lawsuit passed 3-2 (Yea: Casper, French, Horton; Nay: Adi, Shaffer)
- Meeting held at Lakota East Freshman School, 7630 Bethany Road, Liberty Township
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Board Action Item
3 yea · 2 nay
Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Isaac Adi nay · Julie Shaffer nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Board discusses draft cellphone policy, high school visioning
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education held a work session to discuss several informational items, including a draft cellphone policy, Central High School visioning, vouchers, and website organization. No formal action was taken on these discussion topics. The meeting also included administrative approvals of the agenda and adjournment.
- Draft cellphone policy presented for discussion
- Central High School visioning presentation
- Vouchers topic presented with attached document
- Website organization discussed
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Feb 24, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board approves personnel, contracts, and facility planning resolution
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education met to approve board minutes, financial reports, and personnel items. The board also approved a five-year contract with Palo and authorized the negotiation of design firm contracts for facilities master planning.
- Approval of Board minutes for January 27 and February 4
- Approval of Palo five-year contract
- Approval of resolution to rank design firms for facilities master planning
- Approval of monthly financial reports
- Approval of personnel items
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Approval of the Agenda
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Adjourn
4 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Tue Feb 4, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Lakota school board to discuss ethnographic study themes and district visioning
The board holds a work session to review findings from ethnographic study listening sessions and discuss Lakota Central visioning. A discussion on COSSBA is also scheduled. No votes on substantive policy or contracts are anticipated.
- Listening and Learning Sessions: Ethnographic Study Themes (presentation)
- Lakota Central Visioning (information item)
- COSSBA discussion
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025
Regular Meeting Agenda
Board to approve water main assessment agreement with county
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will vote on a water main assessment agreement with Butler County, personnel items, field trips, and donations. The board will also hear an ethnographic study overview and recognize student winners. Routine approvals include minutes, financial reports, and an executive session.
- Approve water main and appurtenances assessment agreement with Butler County commissioners
- Approve personnel items (hires, separations, etc.)
- Approve field trip for Lakota East High School dance team to Orlando
- Approve donations
- Approve monthly financial reports for December 2024
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of the Agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
7. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Executive Session — Motion to enter into executive session
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
Thu Jan 9, 2025
Organizational Meeting Agenda
Lakota school board elects Julie Shaffer president for 2025
The Lakota Local School District Board of Education will hold its organizational meeting to elect officers, approve membership renewals, set meeting dates, and authorize personnel actions. Items include electing Julie Shaffer as President and Kelley Casper as Vice President, approving membership renewals with the Ohio School Boards Association ($8,705) and other organizations, and establishing a Board Service Fund. The board will also authorize the superintendent to accept resignations and make employment offers between meetings.
- Elected Julie Shaffer as Board President and Kelley Casper as Vice President for 2025
- Approved membership renewal with Ohio School Boards Association at $8,705
- Approved OEPI membership at $1,500 and Legal Assistance Fund at $250
- Established Board Service Fund up to $20,000 per ORC 3315.15
- Appointed Douglas Horton as legislative liaison for OSBA Capital Conference
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🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Approval of Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
4. Election of Officers for 2025 — Motion to approve the Julie Shaffer President
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
4. Election of Officers for 2025 — Motion to approve Kelley Casper Vice President.
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
5. Approve the following:
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
6. Appoint legislative liaison to also serve as delegate to the OSBA Capital Conference and appoint alternate — Motion to approve legislative liaison Douglas Horton to also serve as delegate to the…
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
8. Establish Board of Education regular meeting dates, times, locations, and logistics for 2025 — Motion to approve proposed Board Meeting Dates
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
9. Establish Board Service Fund by ORC3315.15 which provides for the setting aside from the General Fund a sum not to exceed two dollars per student or $20,000 whichever is greater to be used only in…
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
10. Authorize members of the Board to attend workshops, seminars, and meetings for professional development held by organizations the Board holds membership with, and to benefit the governance…
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
11. Authorize the superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to a follow-up…
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
12. Authorize the superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or nonteaching positions on behalf of this…
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
13. Adopt the following resolution to secure tax advances from Butler County — Motion to Approve
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
14. Authorize the treasurer to pay bills as per appropriations, and to invest funds when possible
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
15. Adopt the Tax Budget, as presented — Motion to Adopt Tax Budget
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
16. Approve resolution of attendance of community events
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
17. Approve Frost, Brown & Todd, LLC; Ennis Britton Co, LPA; Bricker Graydon LLP; and Pepple & Waggoner LTD for legal counsel representation, on an as needed basis.
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
20. Board - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
21. Treasurer's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
22. Superintendent's Recommendations - Action Items
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea
24. Adjourn
5 yea
Isaac Adi yea · Kelley Casper yea · Christina French yea · Douglas Horton yea · Julie Shaffer yea