# Lakota Board of Education Regular Meeting: September 28, 2026

Lakota Local Schools Board of Education regular meeting, September 28, 2026. The board approved a land-swap agreement supporting a proposed redevelopment of athletic facilities near Lakota East, including baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, turf, and related access and spectator improvements. The agreement allows either party to withdraw if the final project scope is not acceptable. The work remains contingent on passage of a bond issue in November; if successful, the district expects to issue another RFP for an architect and construction manager at risk because the project scope has changed. No project cost was stated. The board also approved treasurer recommendation items B–D after removing item A for correction, and the treasurer reported a change in the district’s self-insurance broker from HUB to McGowan Graybender and approval of permanent appropriations.

The board approved personnel and transportation-related items, including a $750 stipend for families choosing not to use district transportation; the district said the arrangement reduced ridership and allowed it to eliminate routes. A resolution declaring transportation impractical passed 4–1. The treasurer discussed the district’s existing 2.28-mill bond levy structure and anticipated levy reductions, but no new bond was approved at this meeting. Other discussion covered strategic planning, enrollment tracking, curriculum, and community concerns about elementary pedestrian safety; no related procurement decisions were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Lakota Board of Education Regular Meeting: September 28, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qELMNZDkew) - Lakota Local Schools