Board approves insurance and handbook updates, accepts donation; consent agenda passes

The Lodi School District board took several formal actions during its May 11 meeting.

Key votes and motions

- Consent agenda (minutes, vouchers, personnel appointments and resignations): motion to approve by Terry, second by Adam; motion passed 6–0. The consent agenda included routine approvals and the resignation of Dawn Meyer as the middle-school administrative assistant.

- Health insurance recommendation: after a multi‑month committee process the board approved a package to respond to an 11.9% renewal. The recommendation included an approximately $162,500 increase in district support, addition of a virtual health clinic (~$17,000 annually) for insured staff and modest plan-design changes (increased deductibles/post-deductible co-pays). Motion moved by Terry and seconded by Sarah Ramish; vote recorded as passed 6–0.

- Staff and building handbooks: the board approved the 2026–27 staff handbook and updates to the middle-school and high-school handbooks, and approved the parent/student co‑curricular handbook updates. Motions were moved and seconded; approvals were unanimous.

- Donation acceptance: the board accepted with gratitude a $1,500 donation from the Dan Marquart Memorial Foundation earmarked for track-team equipment. Motion moved by Adam; approved unanimously.

Procedural notes

Votes that recorded support used voice votes with all in favor reported as "I" and a tally of 6 votes in favor where the transcript records results. No defeated motions were recorded. The administration noted staff‑committee work and recommended the insurance approach as a balanced strategy to maintain benefits while mitigating premium increases.

The board adjourned following committee reports.