March 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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I. Opening Ceremonies:
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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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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. Committee
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VI.B.1. Equity Committee
Presenter:
Mrs. Strode
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VI.B.2. Facilities Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Lopez
Description:
A. Purchase Recommendation - Cameras at Keypad Locations
B. Purchase Recommendation - Carehawk System at Cavanaugh C. Purchase Recommendation - Ford F-550 for Food Services D. Purchase Recommendation - Chromebook Replacement E. Technology Bid Recommendation - Universal Service Funds for Network & Wireless Electronics F. Forest View Change Order - Dumpster Enclosure G. Laux Change Order - Lyons Enclosure RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education accept items A through G as presented".
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VI.B.3. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Nowiski
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: "that the Board of Education approve the expenditures as presented for January 2026".
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VI.B.4. Personnel Committee
Presenter:
Dr. Cavanagh
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education approve new hires from January 5, 2026 to January 26, 2026 as presented".
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VI.B.5. Policy Committee
Presenter:
Mrs. Strode
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 second reading and approve them as presented'. PO 1422 Non-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment PO 3122 Non-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment PO 4122 Non-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education receive the policies for first reading as presented".
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VI.B.6. Recognition Ad Hoc Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Heard
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VI.B.7. Student Achievement Committee
Presenter:
Dr. Rodriguez and Ms. Williams
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VI.C. Interim Superintendent
Presenter:
Ms. Benavides
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VII. New Business
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VII.A. Board Calendar
Description:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: " that the Board of Education accept the Board Calendar for 2026 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. Comments from the Board
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X. Closed Session
Description:
RECCOMMENDED MOTION: 'that the Board of Education go into closed session under OMA Section 8(1)(a) to conduct a student discipline hearing'.
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