February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting and Informational Study Session
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I. Opening Ceremonies: Pledge of Allegiance, Reading of the District's Mission & Land Acknowledgment
Description:
Mission Statement: Provide a high-quality education in a culturally safe and nurturing environment that supports all students to live purposeful and fulfilling lives.
Land Acknowledgement: We collectively acknowledge that Lansing School District occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg - Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Botawatomi peoples. |
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II. Roll Call
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III. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
Members of the public may address the Board for three minutes. It is Board policy to not respond to public comment.
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Members of the public who wish to make public comments may do so during the designated times indicated on the agenda pursuant to bylaw 0167.3. A blue comment card must be completed and submitted to the board secretary to register for comment. |
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IV. Approval of Minutes
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V. Presentations
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V.A. Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers and MLK Scholarship Winners
Presenter:
Ms. Benavides
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V.B. Visual Learning Boards
Presenter:
Ms. Benavides
Description:
Eastern, Lyons, North, Wexford and Willow
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V.C. 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #1
Presenter:
Ms. Adams
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VI. Reports
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VI.A. Officers
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VI.A.1. Report from Secretary
Presenter:
Mrs. Strode
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VI.B. Superintendent
Presenter:
Ms. Benavides
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VII. New Business
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VII.A. 2026 Refunding Bond Ratification Resolution
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "I move that this board approve the 2026 Refunding Bond Sale Ratification Resolution prepared by bond counsel and presented by the administration".
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VII.B. Budget Amendment #1
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve Budget Amendment #1 as detailed in the attachment".
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VII.C. MHSAA Resolution
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve MHSAA resolution for volleyball as presented".
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VII.D. Board Policies
Description:
PO 2210- Curriculum Development - Approved Courses
PO 2266- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities PO 2412- Homebound Instruction Program PO 4162- Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Drivers and Other Employees Who Perform Safety Sensitive Functions PO 5120- Assignment Within District PO 5460- Graduation Requirements PO 7540.02- Web Accessibility, Content, Apps, and Services PO 7541- Rescind- Electronic Data Processing Disaster Recovery Plan PO 8300- Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan PO 8305- Information Security RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education receive the policies for first reading as presented".
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VII.E. Purchase Recommendation
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education accept the Carehawk Intercom System purchase recommendation as presented".
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VII.F. Charger Maintenance Contract
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education accept the charger maintenance contract as presented".
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VIII. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Members of the public may address the Board for three minutes. It is Board policy to not respond to public comment.
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Members of the public who wish to make public comments may do so during the designated times indicated on the agenda pursuant to bylaw 0167.3. A blue comment card must be completed and submitted to the board secretary to register for comment. |
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IX. Informational Study Session Presentation
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IX.A. Human Resources
Presenter:
Mr. Ross
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X. Comments from the Board
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