Recap of 7/21/2025 Board Meeting
Posted August 4, 2025
During the recent Lewis Central School Board meeting, held on July 21, 2025, the board conducted important discussions and made key decisions to support the district’s ongoing growth and improvement. Below is a detailed summary to keep our community informed.
Consent Agenda Highlights
The board approved the consent agenda, which included:
- Minutes from the June 16 board meeting
- Financial reports and bills for payment
- Personnel updates such as new hires, resignations, and staff changes
- Approval of miscellaneous contracts, grants, gifts, and fundraisers
Reports
- Brett Wallace with Project Advocates and Jim Ettleman, LC's Buildings and Ground Director, presented the facility project update, including a bond and summer project updates.
- Dr. Hoesing presented the superintendent update, including back-to-school information.
Discussions & Approvals
High School Safety Vestibule Addition and Renovation – Hearing Approval
Dr. Hoesing presented the specs for the project and the estimated cost of $1,500,000.00.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
High School Safety Vestibule Addition and Renovation – Bid Approval
Dr. Hoesing presented the 7 bids, with the selected bidder being Elevate Construction in the amount of $1,355,948.00. BCDM vetted the low bidder and confirmed that the specs were met.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Activity Conference Realignment
Mr. Dermody presented information on the possible activity conference realignment and answered questions from the Board.
- Board Approval: No action needed at this time
Black Box HVAC Repair Bid
Dr. Hoesing presented the bid from Train in the amount of $31,077.61 for repairing 2 circuits for the HVAC system in the Black Box at the High School.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Track Maintenance Bid
Dr. Hoesing presented the bid from Midwest Tennis and Track Co for $80,680.00. The work will be completed during dead week.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Lewis Central Radon Mitigation Plan
Dr. Hoesing presented the Radon Mitigation Plan to the Board. The plan was updated to complete the testing at Kreft and the Middle School this fall and at Titan Hill and the High School next fall.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Operational Sharing Agreements
Dr. Hoesing presented the operation sharing agreements with Missouri Valley for Transportation Director and Underwood for Human Resources Director.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Student Personal Electronic Use Policy – 2nd Reading
Dr. Hoesing presented the Student Personal Electronic Use Policy on the 2nd and final reading.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Titan Hill Exterior Envelope and Door Frame Design Agreement
Dr. Hoesing presented the design agreement for the Titan Hill exterior envelope and door frame design with BCDM in the amount of $47,765.00.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Student Handbook Updates
Dr. Hoesing presented the student handbook updates for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Board Approval: Unanimous
Upcoming Events
- The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 4th at 6:30 p.m.
- The first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year is August 25th.
