Lincoln County School District

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, including an addition for a bid recommendation for LCHS Sod. Staff and educators were recognized, including Support Staff of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Retired Educator of the Month, along with recognition for high school club sponsors and officers. Student Board Representatives provided updates on National School Counseling Week, homecoming results, ranking announcements, Parent Teacher Conferences, and upcoming events for sports teams and Robotics. Business transacted included the approval of bids for sod at the Lincoln County High School Football field with an add alternate for maintenance. Several policy revisions were approved on first and final reading, specifically concerning Charter School Applications, Expenses and Reimbursements, Special Education, Use of Artificial Intelligence Programs, and Graduation Requirements. The establishment of a parent teacher organization at Flintville School was approved. Several budget amendments across different funds were approved, and financial reports for multiple funds as of January 27, 2026, were accepted. Points of discussion included facility use agreements, recognition of Leadership Lincoln members, scheduling of a future Budget Work Session, and an update from the Director of Schools regarding food service transition, the Governor's address, and the passing of a long-time educator.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda with amendments to add Asbestos Removal Bids, discuss a possible change of date for the Winter Retreat, and discuss the Bank of Frankewing Proposal. Several staff members and students were recognized for various achievements, including Support Staff of the Month, Teacher of the Month, Retired Educator of the Month, and academic/athletic accomplishments. The Board congratulated the LCHS Football team and Drama Group. Student representatives provided updates on school activities. Key business actions included approving the recommended bid for Asbestos Removal, approving the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar, and approving several General Purpose School Fund and Federal Programs Fund Budget Amendments. The board also accepted the bid results for three transit buses and the Financial Reports for multiple funds as of November 21, 2025. Discussion points included contract renewals for Instructure (Mastery Connect), confirmation of the rescheduled Winter Retreat date, and tabling the Bank of Frankewing proposal until the next meeting. The Director of Schools provided a monthly update noting the school system portion of the County Audit had no findings.

The meeting agenda was approved with no changes. Support Staff of the Month and Teacher of the Month were recognized. Several South Lincoln students were recognized as Football Conference Champions. Student Board Representatives provided updates on high school activities, including School Board Appreciation Week, basketball events, wrestling senior night, and the Theater Department's upcoming play. The consent agenda was approved, which included the minutes from the previous meeting and approval for out-of-state field trips. The School Activities Fund Audit was accepted. The Board approved allowing the Bank of Frankewing to use the LCHS Falcon logo on debit cards, approved a request for the LCHS Baseball Booster Club to construct a building on campus, and approved budget amendments for the 141 General Purpose School Fund. The bid results for partial reroofing and gutter replacement at Lincoln Central Academy were accepted, recommending Porter Roofing. Financial Reports for multiple funds as of December 19, 2025, were accepted. Points of information included facility use agreements and a reminder regarding the upcoming Winter Retreat.

The Lincoln County Board of Education convened to discuss various matters. The agenda was approved with no changes. Recognition was given to the Support Staff of the Month and several outstanding students for achievements in academics and leadership. Student Board Representatives shared updates on activities at Lincoln County High School, including FFA's attendance at the National Convention, football playoffs, robotics state championships, cross country, basketball season, HOSA competitions, and Student Council activities. Approvals were granted for the consent agenda items, including minutes from a prior Board meeting, the LEA Compliance Report, a library book surplus list, and an out-of-state field trip for Flintville MS students. The board also approved a contract for School Support Organizations, employee pay scales, and a contract for school activity fund audits. A review of the Family Life Curriculum was presented. Budget amendments for various funds were approved, and financial reports were accepted. Points of information and discussion included executive committee approvals, facility use requests, contract renewals, and the director of schools' monthly update, which mentioned the Board's Winter Retreat.

The Lincoln County Board of Education convened to discuss several key items. The agenda was approved with no changes. The Board addressed an "Inadequate Disciplinary Action". Allison Shelton and Tascha Osgood were recognized as Support Staff and Teacher of the Month, respectively. Reports were given on activities at Lincoln County High School. The consent agenda was approved, including minutes from the August 25, 2025, meeting and an out-of-state field trip for LCHS FFA. Policy revisions and deletions were approved on first and final reading. The TISA Accountability Report was approved. The Executive Committee was authorized to approve bids from the sale of CTE Surplus Items. The renovation of the old Highland Rim School building was approved, with a base bid and an alternative bid for new construction. A request to revise the Recommended Fee Structure for Facility Use Agreements was approved. Budget amendments for the General Purpose School Fund and School Federal Programs Fund were approved. Financial reports were accepted. Facility use requests were discussed, and Mr. Sorrells presented his Monthly Update.