Board honors athletics director JJ Tochek, approves two roofing contracts and the 2027–28 student calendar

The Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education on March 24 adopted a resolution congratulating JJ Tochek, director of athletics and activities, for receiving two statewide awards and recorded unanimous approval for several consent and facilities items.

Resolution and recognition: The board passed a resolution noting Tochek’s recent honors from the Nebraska State Activities Association and the Nebraska State Intracolic Athletic Administrators Association. Tochek spoke briefly to thank board members and district staff, singling out Associate Superintendent Brad Jacobson for support.

Facilities and consent votes: With no public commenters, the board approved the consent agenda and then moved to consider roofing projects scheduled for this summer. The board waived second reading and approved roofing for Persing Elementary School and Scott Middle School after staff reported bids came in within budget. Roll-call votes for both actions were recorded as unanimous by members present.

Student calendar: The board voted to approve the 2027–28 student calendar on second reading after brief praise for the calendar committee; the roll call showed unanimous approval.

Closed session: The board then voted to go into closed session to discuss negotiations and legal advice; the roll call showed all members present voting yes. The board recessed for the closed session and adjourned following that meeting.

Votes recorded in the meeting transcript were unanimous among members present for the award resolution, roofing approvals, calendar approval and the motion to go into closed session.