Schools › School Board meeting of May 11, 2026
Approved a change to the sod installation and maintenance contract with Lake Jem Farms, LLC, adding a temporary 10% fuel surcharge until October 9, 2026.
The vote: 4-0
Voted on as part of the consent agendaA group of routine items the Board votes on together with one motion. Any commissioner can pull an item out to discuss and vote on it separately. County Commission agendas (CivicClerk portal), one motion for several items (approval of the Consent Agenda items 8.01 through 10.03).
From the School Board's official minutes.
In plain words
A second amendment to a sod installation and maintenance contract with Lake Jem Farms, LLC for athletic fields, adding a temporary 10% fuel surcharge.
What changes The contract now includes a temporary 10% fuel surcharge effective immediately and lasting until the contract expires on October 9, 2026.
Who and the money Applies to Lake Jem Farms, LLC; the record states there is no fiscal impact at this time.
Stated reason (staff, quoted): "Due to the significant increase in fuel costs, Lake Jem Farms, LLC has asked for a temporary 10% fuel surcharge be implemented in which the Grounds department and the Procurement Services department have agreed upon."
Why (staff, quoted) "Due to the significant increase in fuel costs, Lake Jem Farms, LLC has asked for a temporary 10% fuel surcharge be implemented in which the Grounds department and the Procurement Services department have agreed upon."
Written from the Board's minutes and the agenda item's staff text on BoardDocs, checked by script: every number appears in the record. Agenda on BoardDocs
From the record
Second Amendment of Agreement #22-0804-B-YR, Sod Installation and Maintenance of Athletic Fields – Exhibit “B” Compensation RevisionLake County Schools agenda, May 11, 2026, item 8.01. Open the agenda on BoardDocs
I recommend the Board to approve the Second Amendment to Agreement #22-0804-B-YR, Sod Installation and Maintenance of Athletic Fields with Lake Jem Farms, LLC.
The Board's minutes record this item as approved, by a vote of 4-0.School Board minutes, May 11, 2026. Open the official document