Lincoln Board of Education Special Meeting/Work Session: July 28th, 2026

The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and work session on July 28, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs, Dr. Standish, presented detailed information on the budget process, including revenue forecasts, expenditure trends, and the impact of state funding and property tax credits. Key procurement-related discussions included investments in strategic plan priorities such as staff salary increases to address hard-to-fill positions, indoor air quality projects that yielded significant energy cost savings, and infrastructure improvements for school safety, including visitor vestibule modifications estimated at $3 million. The board also discussed the potential budget impact of maintaining the employee wellness program following the cancellation of wellness incentives by the Educators Health Alliance, with plans to revisit budget adjustments after receiving final property tax valuations in August. No formal votes were recorded during this session, but the finance committee was tasked with further budget review and recommendations prior to final adoption by September 30, 2026.