Board of Education Meeting - July 28, 2026

The Lakeville Area Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 28, 2026, primarily focused on addressing a vacancy on the school board following a recent resignation. The board discussed the legal requirements and options for filling the vacancy, including appointment processes, nomination procedures, and the possibility of appointing the highest vote-getter from the upcoming November election. Legal counsel and the Minnesota School Board Association provided guidance emphasizing the need to attempt to fill the vacancy through a formal board vote, with a 30-day petition period for public response. The board agreed to further discuss and potentially vote on the process at the next working session. Additionally, the board approved a tentative contract agreement with the Lakeville Association of School Administrators (LASA), which includes salary increases of 2.5% for each of the two years covered, enhancements to longevity pay, higher education stipends, and early retirement contributions, with the total package amounting to an 8.2% increase over two years.