Board of Education Meeting - September 17

The Lansing School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 17, 2026, focusing on several key topics including school safety initiatives, student attendance, and the implementation of the Yonder phone pouch program to reduce digital distractions in classrooms. The board discussed the positive impacts of the Yonder program on student engagement and behavior, supported by pilot data and testimonials from staff, students, and parents. Procurement-related actions included approval of site work for a new salt barn funded by the sinking fund to ensure winter safety, and a change order for installing electric vehicle bus charging stations at multiple schools to utilize solar power. The board also approved new hires and discussed ongoing evaluation and data collection to assess the effectiveness of the phone pouch program. No new contracts or RFPs were mentioned, but the meeting included policy discussions and budget allocations related to capital improvements and technology deployment in schools.