05.21.2026 LJSD IBB Negotiations with LEA

This was a special board meeting of the Lakeland Joint School District 272 School Board held on May 21, 2026, focused on Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) negotiations with the Lakeland Education Association (LEA). The meeting primarily addressed revisions to the negotiated agreement, including the removal of the sick leave bank provisions from the agreement and incorporation into a separate policy, with discussions on ensuring mutual collaboration between the board and LEA for any future policy changes. The board and LEA also discussed clarifications on sick leave bank administration for classified and certified staff, grievance procedures, and the need to align policy language with statute. Additional procurement-related topics included salary schedule adjustments, stipends for teaching during prep time, and budget constraints affecting extracurricular coaching positions. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit salary schedules, dual credit, and coaching stipends in future sessions, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and maintaining equitable compensation structures.