Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting: August 25th, 2026

The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 25, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a Woods Charitable Trust grant application for $25,000 to support the Bridgebuilders tutoring and mentoring program at Lincoln High School. The board also reviewed and approved insurance renewals for property, liability, and workers' compensation, noting a slight decrease in overall costs and an increase in cyber insurance coverage from $3 million to $5 million. Additionally, the board discussed the upcoming purchase of five wheelchair-accessible school buses equipped with three-point safety harness seat belts, which will be brought back for approval at the next meeting. Budgetary matters were addressed, including a base growth percentage increase for the 2026-2027 school year and an interlocal cooperation agreement for school resource officers and a threat assessment officer. Public comments focused on concerns about levy increases and their impact on homeowners. The meeting also included updates on academic progress, curriculum, and school opening activities, but no emergency actions or consent agenda removals were reported.