Lakota Board of Education Regular Meeting: September 8, 2026

The Lakota Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 8, 2026, where key discussions focused on strategic planning and ongoing capital improvement projects. The board reviewed updates on the master facilities plan, including considerations for retrofitting elementary schools to support a K-5 model and the development of an indoor athletic facility. There was detailed dialogue about funding allocations, particularly the use of Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs) for extracurricular facilities versus building retrofits, and the need for clear conceptual drawings and cost estimates to guide community understanding and decision-making. The board also discussed the required Request for Proposal (RFP) process for selecting architects and construction managers post-bond issue, expressing concerns about timing and procedural requirements imposed by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). A personnel contract correction related to the Peterman contract was approved by majority vote. The meeting included public comments and concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel and property purchase matters, with no further action taken afterward.