Board of Education Meeting - May 11, 2026

The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 11, 2026, featuring extensive presentations recognizing student achievements, teacher awards, and military enlistments. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the district's ongoing capital improvement projects funded by a bond program, including renovations to athletic fields, roofing replacements, playground upgrades, and technology enhancements such as public address system upgrades, security camera installations, and network infrastructure improvements. The board received updates on project progress, budgets, and expenditures, noting that 30% of bond proceeds had been spent with projects on schedule and within budget. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of a new director of special education and discussed the introduction of a new elementary leadership and character lab class to replace Spanish due to staffing shortages. The meeting also included approval of contracts for trash and recycling services and the launch of a pilot online learning program aimed at retaining students who might otherwise leave for virtual schools. Several motions related to student discipline and policy updates were passed. Overall, the meeting combined celebratory recognitions with detailed oversight of procurement activities and educational program adjustments.