Lakota Voters Approve Facilities Levy; District Begins Bond Planning
Lakota leaders confirmed that voters passed the November 3 levy, and the district has begun arranging bond sales for its master facilities plan.
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Board Approves Resolution to Pursue State Facilities Funding for Master Facilities Plan
The Board approved a resolution authorizing Lakota Local Schools to participate in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission's Classroom Facilities Assistance Program (CFAP), which would make the district eligible for a 33% state funding share to help offset its master facilities plan.
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Board approves $49.1 million Woodbury reconstruction cost amendment
The Board approved a $49.1 million guaranteed-maximum-price amendment for the Woodbury School reconstruction project; the district’s official meeting summary says rising construction costs put the project about $4.5 million above its original budget.
Board Approves Resolution to Place $222.5 Million Bond Issue on November 2026 Ballot
At the June 9, 2026 regular meeting, the Lakota Board of Education voted 5-0 to approve a resolution determining to proceed with a bond issue of $222,483,000 (approximately 0.92 mill... actually listed as Board 92) to be placed on the November 3, 2026 election ballot, certifying the measure to the Butler County Board of Elections. If approved by voters, bond collection would not begin until January 1, 2029, when current bonds roll off, aside from a small residual 0.1 mill.
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