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Lewis Central board approves calendar revision, security bids, $9.5M bond, wrestling fundraiser and SRO agreement; denies an open-enrollment request
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Lewis Central board approved the 2026–27 calendar, two security upgrade bids, a $9.5 million general-obligation bond package, a wrestling mat fundraiser, and a 28E agreement to purchase 75% of a school resource officer; the board denied an open-enrollment request during closed session.
The Lewis Central Community School District board on May 4 approved a slate of operational and capital actions, including the district calendar for 2026–27, two security upgrade bids, a multi-part resolution authorizing the issuance of approximately $9.5 million in general-obligation school bonds, a wrestling fundraiser to support new mats, and a 28E agreement to fund a school resource officer (SRO) with the City of Council Bluffs. The board also denied an open-enrollment request in closed session.
Key votes at a glance
- 2026–27 School Calendar Revision: Motion carried (unanimous roll-call). The revision moves spring parent–teacher conferences to avoid conflict with the district’s show-choir competition; board will implement the calendar as presented.
- Titan Hill exterior door security monitoring upgrade (Prime Secured): Approved by roll-call vote; bid amount $39,758.20. Administration said door contacts and alarms will be integrated into district phone alerts…
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