Master Facilities News

Lakota's architect created conceptual drawings to help the community visualize proposed construction and classrooms for grade 6-12 students. Explore the master facilities conceptual drawings to see potential designs.

Do you know the difference between levies and bond issues? Similar to how homeowners may have different accounts for their expenses, school districts do, too.

Lakota Local Schools is kicking off a series of information sessions this week about our Master Facilities Plan and November 3 bond issue, and we want to ensure our families and staff have an opportunity to get their questions answered.

Lakota voters will consider a November 2026 ballot issue to improve school buildings and expand student opportunities. It would not increase taxes because it replaces an existing bond.

Possible funding options for Lakota’s Master Facilities Plan (MFP) were further narrowed down at the May 20 board meeting. The Board will decide on June 9 whether to move forward with a ballot issue in November. 

Lakota’s Board is exploring funding options for its Master Facilities Plan, which includes plans to address overcrowding and reduce school transitions for students. The discussion also included potential state funding and future planning needs. Learn what this means and what comes next.

The Lakota Board of Education spent part of its April 13 special meeting reviewing the first phase of the District’s Master Facilities Plan (MFP) and discussing possible ways to fund it. The long-term plan focuses on improving educational opportunities for students, reducing school transitions and easing overcrowding.

Lakota is reviewing next steps in a facilities plan designed to better support student learning across the district. New state funding eligibility is helping inform how and when those facility improvements could move forward.

The Lakota Board of Education has decided not to place a bond issue on the May ballot. This decision followed a lengthy discussion at its Feb. 2 meeting about Master Facilities Plan (MFP) options, state partnerships updates and funding considerations.

The Lakota Board of Education reviewed community feedback and two potential Master Facilities Plan options at its recent meeting. While no plan has been chosen, here's what the Board discussed and what comes next.

Lakota community members shared clear priorities—like smaller classes, safer buildings and fewer school moves—as district leaders revisit the Master Facilities Plan. See what more than 1,000 stakeholders said and how their feedback is shaping the next steps.

Did you know that the ballot language and auditor’s website calculator differ from the actual NET impact of Lakota’s bond and permanent improvement levy?

The ballot and calculator show amounts IF Lakota would begin collecting in 2026. We will not. Lakota will not collect on the bond and permanent improvement levy until 2029, which will lower the net impact to taxpayers.

Lakota Local Schools is hosting a series of community meetings to share important updates about our Master Facilities Plan (MFP) and the upcoming bond issue. These sessions are your opportunity to learn how the plan will impact our schools, students and community—and to ask questions directly to district leaders.