LBOE MTG 05-04-2026

The Lakewood City Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 4, 2026, which included various recognitions, reports, and procurement decisions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a one-year extension contract with Securitas Security Services USA Inc. for security officers at district properties for the 2026-27 school year, continuation of participation in cooperative purchasing programs for natural gas and electricity through the Ohio Schools Council, and rental agreements with Horizon Education Centers for summer and before/after school programs at multiple elementary schools. Additionally, the board approved a contract for playground improvements at Horace Mann Elementary School, awarding the project to DWA Recreation for $414,832.63, the lowest and most timely bid among three vendors. The meeting also covered financial updates, legislative reports, and educational program approvals, but the primary procurement focus was on facilities, security services, and cooperative purchasing agreements.