Board of Education Meeting - October 22

The Lansing School District Board of Education meeting was held October 22, 2026. The board approved a resolution opting into state funding for mental health and school safety: approximately $727,000 for mental-health services and $1.4 million for school safety, based on per-pupil allocations. The superintendent noted the funding requires board approval and includes a transparency provision related to mass-casualty incidents. The board also heard that bond-funded construction is underway at Luton and Sheridan Road schools; no construction contracts, vendor selections, or bid approvals were discussed. Other actions included approval of minutes and new hires, a student-expulsion resolution, and approval of the termination of two employees.

Most of the meeting focused on student achievement data, instructional practices, disparities in assessment results, and requests for stronger measurement of interventions, school-level planning, and family involvement. The board also discussed staff guidance on use of AI and public records. No additional procurement awards or purchasing decisions were identified.