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May 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the Tressel Team Fitness Challenge, highlighting student participation levels and goal achievement metrics. There was a follow-up discussion regarding the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 and nutritional compliance for district milk offerings. The committee examined the implementation timeline for updated school meal standards, emphasizing the transition away from high added-sugar items. Additionally, the potential integration of the MealViewer system for digital menu accessibility was explored. Finally, the committee identified several focus areas for upcoming initiatives, including comprehensive mental health support, trauma-informed practices, dietary guideline adoption, and strategies to address student substance use and vaping.
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The meeting focused on several wellness-related topics. Discussions included the Tressel Team Fitness Challenge, a program involving smart goal setting across fitness areas like cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, and sleep, with specific participation data provided from Thomas Ewing and Gorsuch West. Updates were shared regarding the 'Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025,' which modifies fluid milk options for the National School Lunch Program to immediately include whole milk alongside reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Additionally, the committee reviewed changes to the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, noting an inverted food pyramid emphasizing nutrient-dense foods. Statistics concerning student screen time across different age groups were presented, linking excessive time on social media, streaming, and gaming to higher risks of anxiety and depression, alongside proposed management strategies like Digital Resilience Training and the 20-20-20 Rule.
Sep 23, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Lancaster City School District Budget
The budget for Fiscal Year 2026 for Lancaster City School District includes multiple funds. The General Fund budget is $108,701,608, which is an increase of 14.7% from the prior year. The total annual budget appropriation for all funds is $159,119,565. The budget addresses various aspects such as regular instruction, special instruction, vocational instruction, pupil support, instructional staff support, administration, fiscal services, business services, operation and maintenance, pupil transportation, central support, and extracurricular activities. Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Fund, Internal Service Funds and Trust Funds are also included in the budget.
Jun 24, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Resolution
The board approved the pay-to-participate plan, which includes a schedule of activity fees for the 2025-2026 school year. The fees vary for students in grades 9-12, 7-8, and elementary levels participating in different activities. There are provisions for additional charges for students participating in a second activity during the same season, maximum charges per student and family, payment deadlines, grace periods, and payment methods. Exemptions are provided for pupils with medical cards from Job and Family Services or those facing financial hardship. The plan includes co-curricular activities, high school athletic programs, and junior high activities.
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