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Board debates who should sit at bargaining table as draft IBB language is reviewed

Lakeland District Board · May 5, 2026
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Summary

Trustees and staff discussed whether all five trustees or a two-person delegation should attend upcoming negotiations, reviewed prior draft 'IDB guidelines and procedures' and agreed staff will coordinate logistics with the LEA and share documents before the negotiation date.

The Lakeland District board reviewed draft language for inter‑board bargaining and debated who should represent the board at upcoming negotiations, with no formal decision taken.

Chair opened the workshop noting the intent was to "review just the current language" in the draft negotiated agreement. A board member asked whether negotiations should include all five trustees or be limited to a two‑member delegation, saying the board needs to "know exactly what we're getting into." Staff and other…

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