Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
Topic: Lakeland School System
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February 2020
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December 2019
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Lakeland closes on high school funding, approves Lake District changes
Lakeland closed this week on funding for the new Lakeland Prep High School, moving the drive to add a high school to the city's school system a step closer to reality.
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County Commission approves policy to allocate suburban school funds
A new policy approved by the Shelby County Commission will make it easier for suburban school systems to tap into capital improvement funds.
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November 2019
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Lakeland approves new athletic fields
Lakeland could have new athletic fields for the middle school and the city’s growing number of youth leagues and teams by this time next year.
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Lakeland approves bond issues to move high school construction forward
The pieces continue to fall into place for construction of Lakeland’s new high school, with commissioners Monday night approving a $45 million bond issue to begin work.
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September 2019
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Lakeland officially secures funding for new high school
Lakeland leaders got word Thursday from the Department of Agriculture that the city's $60 million Community Facilities Loan for construction of a new high school has been approved.
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Lakeland lowers property tax rate as alternate funding for new school moves closer
Lakeland commissioners have lowered the city's property tax rate as alternate funding for a new high school moves closer to completion.
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Major upgrades over the summer, more planned at area municipal schools
Municipal schools spent millions updating facilities for students this summer. Some took on extensive renovations while others added fresh paint and new play grounds.
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July 2019
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Lakeland expects USDA to commit to school funding by August
Lakeland officials are hoping to have a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture by early August on a development loan to fund construction of a proposed high school.
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June 2019
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Property tax increase for school remains on the table in Lakeland
A possible 64-cent property tax increase remains in play for Lakeland homeowners after commissioners Wednesday night voted to keep that option available if needed to fund construction of a new high school.
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Deadline passes for Lakeland high school funding opposition
After many years of debate over how to get a high school built in Lakeland, the path towards final approval on funding is now clear.
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Lakeland’s high school compromise neglects the First Amendment
A compromise paving the way for construction of a Lakeland high school purports to allow the citizenry to have “its cake and eat it too” so long as citizens are willing to tacitly agree to sleep on their rights that the First Amendment protects, such as the right to petition and the right to free speech.
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May 2019
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Lakeland approves alternative funding option for high school
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham proposes a USDA loan to pay for the city's first high school and gets unanimous buy-in from commissioners because of the long-term benefits that come with it.
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Lakeland moves step closer to high school financing, property tax increase
Lakeland inched a step closer to funding a new $35 million high school Thursday night as commissioner's approved 3-2 a resolution to move ahead with a capital outlay note that could result in a 64-cent property tax increase.
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Lakeland ponders property tax hike to support construction of new high school
Limited financial flexibility and concern over unforeseen future expenses have Lakeland residents and elected leaders divided over whether to move forward with construction of the city’s first high school.
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April 2019
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Lakeland leaders respond to mayor’s call for state investigation into finances
Lakeland leaders responded Friday to Mayor Mike Cunningham's announcement that he is seeking an investigation into the city's finances because of "financial anomalies" he has uncovered since taking office.
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Lakeland mayor announces investigation into financial irregularities
Lakeland Mayor Mike Cunningham announced Thursday evening he has asked the state to investigate what he termed "numerous questionable financial anomalies" in the city's records.
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March 2019
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Suburban superintendents oppose Educational Savings Account legislation
Shelby County's suburban school superintendents worry about the potential effects of vouchers on public education. While Gov. Bill Lee's proposal affects Shelby County Schools locally, suburban superintendents worry it could expand to affect them as well.
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Lakeland postpones high school funding vote, ends plans for fire department
Lakeland commissioners will wait until next month to make a decision regarding funding for a new high school, but they're definitely scrapping plans for now to create a fire department.
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February 2019
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Lakeland commissioners take cautious step toward high school construction
Lakeland commissioners Tuesday night took a cautious step toward construction of a controversial new high school by voting narrowly in favor of proceeding with due diligence on a $38 million capital outlay note.
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Feelings divided among Lakeland parents on new high school
Feelings are divided as Lakeland residents debate the cost of a new high school in the growing suburb.
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January 2019
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Lakeland discusses funding option for new high school
Lakeland leaders and residents debated the cost and merits of building Lakeland Prep High School during a Thursday evening meeting.
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October 2018
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Two suburban schools receive national distinction for excellence
Two suburban schools – Donelson Elementary and Lakeland Elementary – were recognized Monday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 by the U.S. Department of Education.
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