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Lapeer Community Schools board meeting, Aug 5, 2026

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What happened at this meeting

Lapeer board hears athletic update and committee report on $3 million state aid note 1:20

  • District athletic staff presented the annual 2026 District Athletic Update, covering accomplishments, a booster club update, middle school athletics and strength and conditioning. 1:20
  • Craig Watson reported that the Finance and Operations Committee was in consensus on recommending board approval of a state aid note not to exceed $3 million. 37:59
  • April LaBar made a motion to waive reading of the minutes and approve the consent agenda items as presented. 41:04
  • The superintendent gave updates on bond projects and back-to-school activities, including an Aug. 24 first day of school. 42:13
Item by item (6)
  1. Opening and pledge 0:30
    • The meeting was called to order and April LaBar led the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:30
    • The presiding officer said there were no public comment cards for the evening. 1:09
  2. Annual district athletic update 1:20
    • A staff member said the booster club gave $48,000 through high school and middle school teams this year, plus $15,000 toward the weight room. 10:13
    • April LaBar asked about supervision in the weight room, and a staff member said there were at least 2 supervisors in each weightlifting session along with multiple coaches. 26:05
    • April LaBar asked about plans to improve the track throwing and long jump areas, and a staff member said a clogged drainage pipe was fixed and drawings for throwing pits were being discussed with track coaches. 26:41
  3. Finance and Operations Committee report 37:39
    • Craig Watson reported the committee met July 17 and discussed a state aid note to cover school operations for an amount not to exceed $3 million. 37:59
    • Craig Watson said the committee discussed a purchase agreement for the sale of Maple Grove to Jake K. Technology LLC for $604,000 via land contract. 38:28
    • April LaBar asked how long the land contract would run, and a staff member said it was still being negotiated and had been removed from the agenda. 39:01
  4. Consent agenda 40:35
    • The consent agenda included approval of the board minutes of July 17th, 2026. 40:35
    • April LaBar moved that reading of the minutes be waived and the consent agenda items be approved as presented. 41:04
  5. Superintendent's report 42:09
    • The superintendent said the water main replacement project was nearing completion and a pavilion structure was set for delivery. 42:13
    • The superintendent said new bus garage fencing and south parking lot projects would head out for bid this September, with the south lot paving set for next summer. 42:59
    • The superintendent said August 19th is opening day for staff and August 24th is the first day of school. 43:51
  6. Closing motion 45:35
    • The presiding officer called for a motion, which was made and supported, and a roll call followed. 45:35

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Video: posted by the district as “August 5, 2026: LCS Board of Education Regular Meeting”