Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting: May 12th, 2026

The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, which included a public hearing on proposed changes to Policy 5520 regarding student field fees. The staff recommended increasing fee waiver maximums for music-related activities such as All-State music participation, marching band color guard uniforms, and select choir performance clothes. The board received no public comments during the hearing and planned to consider the updated policy for final approval in upcoming meetings. Additionally, the board approved several consent agenda items, including a roofing project at Lux Middle School, which is a capital improvement within the district's budget. The meeting also featured presentations recognizing school counselors for statewide awards and updates from the Foundations for Lincoln Public Schools on fundraising and scholarship distributions. Motions to approve agreements with custodial employees and a college access grant for Lincoln High School were passed by unanimous vote. Overall, the meeting focused on policy updates affecting student fees, contract approvals for facilities maintenance, and recognition of educational staff achievements.