August 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF EDUCATION

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. District's Mission & Vision

5. Additions or Changes to the Agenda

6. Items of Interest, Recognition, and Inquiry

7. Guest or Citizen Introduction Agenda/Non-Agenda Items

8. Guest/Citizen Comment - Agenda Items

9. Presentations, Discussions & Information

9.a. The One Lakewood Community - Update 

10. Consent Agenda - Motion to accept the continuation of the current, unchanged continuity plan, monthly bills, and minutes as presented.

11. Interview of Board Candidates - (Blind draw to determine order - candidates will not be allowed in other candidates' interviews for integrity purposes).

12. Action Item

12.a. Board Member Appointment - Motion to appoint _____ to replace Mr. Woodman's vacancy on the Board of Education as a trustee, effective immediately.  Roll call as follows: 

12.b. L-4029 2024 Tax Rate Request - Motion to approve the L-4029 2024 Tax Rate Request as recommended by Finance Director Mrs. Sprank and Superintendent Duits. 

12.c. Approval of Hires - Motion to approve the hiring of Rachel Ridder as a Special Education Teacher for LHS, Chelsea Keith as a counselor for LHS, and Megan Visser as the counselor for LMS. Roll call as follows: 

12.d. Food Service: LHS Conveyor Type Dishwasher - Motion to approve the purchase of the LHS Conveyor Type Dishwasher in the amount of $44.667.12 as recommended by Food Service Director T. Brewer and Superintendent Duits. Roll call as follows: 

12.e. Leave of Absense - Motion to approve the leave request of Whitney Beglin as allowed in the LESPA contract. Roll call as follows: 

13. Guest/Citizen Comment - Non-Agenda Items

14. Superintendent's Report

15. Board Comments

16. Closed Session - Motion to closed session.

16.a. 81c. - LESPA Contract Negotiations 

17. Return to Open Session - Motion to return to open session.

18. Adjournment

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. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item Public Comment.