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WHAT: Oct. 19 Lakeview Board of Education meeting
PRESENT: Taylor Pease, Angela Campana, Mark Harper and Danielle Scherer Scott
ABSENT: Jennifer Nicholas
The board:
* Accepted donations, including a clarinet valued at approximately $145 from Jennifer Nicholas; $5,400 from the Lakeview Athletic Boosters for the athletic department; and $500 from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for the Lakeview food pantry.
• Accepted the retirements of school psychologist Cynthia Hutmacher and classroom aide/registered nurse Deborah Wiswell at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year, and teacher Shelley Nicholas on or about the 23rd day of the 2027-28 school year.
• Gave first reading to proposed policy changes addressing the following: student athlete transfers; recording and artificial intelligence processing of communications on school property and at school events; student use of bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and other personal transportation devices; public and student records; medications; and nondiscrimination, among other topics. Superintendent Ashley Handrych said the board would vote on the changes next month. Community members may request draft copies from the district administration before passage. The policies will be available online after approval.
• Approved the purchase and installation of two Reznor rooftop heating units at Lakeview High School for $69,000. The work will be performed by the K Company Inc., which submitted the lowest responsible bid.
• Discussed the physical safety and security of school buildings.
• Rescheduled the next regular board meeting from Nov. 16 to 6 p.m. Nov. 30, at the Lakeview High School Media Center.
– Amanda Smith