# School Board Meeting - October 27, 2026

Lakeville Area Schools (ISD 194) held a school board meeting on October 27, 2026. Procurement-related discussion centered on the Crystal Lake Education Center’s summer renovation, which included a complete HVAC replacement, parking lot reconfiguration, new flooring, paint, and cabinets. The work was completed, but no project cost, contractor, contract award, or new procurement approval was identified. Early Learning Director Molly Dexter reported a projected deficit of approximately $100,000 for the fee-based Small Wonders Preschool program, citing higher compensation and insurance costs; the district has raised tuition, is reducing expenses, and is trying to avoid a general-fund subsidy. The board also discussed space constraints and the potential future need for an additional early childhood center, particularly in the southern part of the district, without taking action on a facility project.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included bills and claims, employment recommendations, gifts, and other routine items, and approved several policies; no specific spending or contracting decision was detailed. Other discussion covered advanced placement participation and outcomes, early-childhood services, a public comment about limited elementary lunch time, and a proposed annual board agenda roadmap. The board agreed to revisit certain policy questions and refine the roadmap; no RFP, vendor selection, bid approval, or new contract award was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [School Board Meeting - October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL7LYJsCzjo) - Lakeville Area Schools