Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting: August 11th, 2026

The Lincoln Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of an agreement for mental health services with Blue Valley Behavioral Health (contract number 11434) and the authorization of the property and liability insurance package for the 2026-2027 year for the Career Academy. The board also reviewed and approved the interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Lincoln for the school resource officer program, which included an increase in service levels by adding two additional officers. Additionally, the board approved the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant and discussed employee group negotiations with a tentative agreement reached for the 2026-2028 school years. Other agenda items included approval of minutes, annual goals and priorities, and postponement of an agenda item related to wellness program implications. The meeting concluded with a motion to move into closed session for negotiations and legal advice.