10.05.2026 LJSD Policy Committee

The Lakeland Joint School District 272 Policy Committee met on October 6, 2026, to review public comments and proposed revisions to Policy 4215 on electioneering. The committee discussed clarifying that electioneering is prohibited on district property at all times, while excluding public easements and ensuring traffic is not impeded; it also reviewed enforcement language and how the policy applies to polling locations, facility rentals, and school levy information. Members discussed adding the policy to facility-use materials and distinguishing neutral education about levies from advocacy. Participants noted that a state statute will require schools to close on election days beginning in July 2028. No vote or contract, purchasing, or other procurement action was recorded.

The committee also reviewed proposed attendance-policy edits, including clarifying illness-related absences, parent or guardian notifications, and how repeated violations affect credits and probation. The discussion included possible wording changes and cross-references to other district policies. No procurement activity was identified.