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Seven smiling adults, four women and three men, stand together in the Lincoln Public Schools board room. They are professionally dressed, with United States and Nebraska state flags visible in the background.

Highlights of the January 28, 2025 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting

Lincoln Public Schools

January 28, 2025

The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.

Special reports, presentations and celebrations of success

Nola Derby-Bennett and the Lincoln Community Learning Centers

The Lincoln Community Learning Centers (CLCs) under the direction of Nola Derby-Bennett was honored with the Champions Award in the Engage Every Student Recognition Program during a special ceremony hosted by the U.S. Department of Education. This was the first year for the program and only 13 nominees nationwide were selected for the honor.

The Career Academy update

Career Academy Director Josh Jones provided an update, highlighting that current enrollment for the spring semester sits at 641 students, a record high. TCA opened 10 years ago with 269 students. In the 10 years of the program, there have been 2,103 graduates.

First reading

Chromebooks

Staff recommended accepting the bid from Connection Inc. to purchase Chromebooks for sixth and ninth grade students for a total of $1,966,500. Due to purchasing timelines, the Board waived second reading and voted to approve the purchase.

State 21st Century Community Learning Center continuation and new grant applications

The Board will hold second reading and vote on the applications at the next meeting for CLC grant renewals at Calvert, Arnold, McPhee and Norwood Park elementary schools; Park and Dawes middle schools; and North Star High School.

Second reading

Newly annexed property - school attendance areas

The proposal assigns the newly annexed area of East Dominion Estates to Robinson Elementary School, Culler Middle School, and East High School. The Board voted to approve the assignment.

Informational items and reports

Superintendent update

Interim Superintendent John Skretta gave his first update to the Board. He commended the McPhee Elementary staff and reported visiting Robinson, Saratoga and Scott schools in his first week. He also recognized Board members during National School Board Appreciation week.

Public comment

There were no individuals that addressed the Board during public comment.

Glimpses of LPS

We open every Board meeting with a video that highlights LPS. Tuesday’s Glimpses featured Rousseau and Humann kindergarten students bringing their CKLA lessons to life with a royal ball and banquet.