May 19, 2026 School Board Meeting

The Lewis Central Community School District held a school board meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The board approved bids for security camera installations at the athletic building ($54,510) and the middle school parking lot ($58,542), both awarded to Prime Secured. They also approved a 28E shared facilities agreement with Iowa Western Community College, facilitating collaboration on facility use. Financial updates included discussion of the impact of Senate File 2472 on property tax levies and SAVE bond ratings, with projections indicating manageable bond coverage despite some concerns. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to policies regarding disposal of obsolete equipment, increasing the threshold from $5,000 to $20,000 to allow more flexibility in asset disposition. The meeting also covered personnel promotions, curriculum and instructional data reviews, and upcoming strategic planning committee activities. Motions to approve the 2026-27 board meeting dates, the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SCAK), and the superintendent's contract renewal were unanimously passed.