Virtual Town Hall: District Budget Reductions

The Lafayette School District is offering another opportunity for families to learn more about the proposed budget restrictions for the 2026-27 school year.

Join the Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. During this session, Superintendent Brent Stephens and the district leadership team will share an overview of the district’s financial outlook and discuss the proposed changes. Participants may ask questions live or submit them in advance to superintendent@lafsd.org

Use this link to join the Zoom

In addition, review the proposed reductions here and feel free to share feedback with

district leadership and the Budget Advisory Committee. 

PTA Volunteers Needed

I admit embarrassing my two middle schoolers on purpose is a parenting guilty pleasure of mine. It may be sick. It may be twisted. It led me to the role of PTA President.

I thought my occasional presence on campus during the school day would fill them with maximum middle school mortification so I volunteered to be PTA President. It backfired. My kids aren’t embarrassed to see me on campus during the school days. This is not a flex. This is not because I am the “cool dad.” Hardly. My unwavering commitment to ankle socks and the Dave Matthews Band prevents that ... so I’m told.

Whatever your reasons — and I’m positive they are more noble than mine — we are looking for more PTA volunteers for the 2026-27 school year.

Please click here to fill out the volunteer interest form. This is IN NO WAY committing to anything. I promise. We’re just gauging interest. There are many roles available that serve a variety of interests.

Please reach out if you have any questions — president@stanleypta.org.

 School Safety Plan Presentation

Stanley Assistant Principal Cristina So is leading the review of the school’s

Comprehensive School Safety Plan. This month, a committee comprised of staff and parents is meeting to review a draft of the safety plan that will then be presented to you, the parents, next month.

Your input matters. Please join us 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 12 in the Stanley library for coffee, followed by a presentation of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan. Parents will be walked through the school’s safety strategies and presented its goals for the year ahead. A representative from the Lafayette Police Department is also expected to attend.

This is an important opportunity for parents to provide feedback and offer approval as the school finalizes its approach to campus security and student well-being.

We hope to see you there.