Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jullisa Declet’s organization
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lawrence School Committee School Committee Meeting
The meeting featured public participation segments regarding staff parking burdens, the implementation of the Advanced Educator program, and concerns regarding student behavior and school safety. The committee indicated that further updates on the parking situation will occur at a later meeting. The Superintendent's report highlighted the district's attendance awareness campaign, celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, family engagement initiatives, and a student shadow program for administrators. Additionally, the report recognized schools for high breakfast participation rates and reviewed college recruitment efforts and fall athletic activities.
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This document outlines the Drafted 2026-2029 Turnaround Plan for Lawrence Public Schools, establishing strategic goals and aligned departmental objectives. Key priorities include meeting state accountability targets for reducing dropout rates, increasing student proficiency in ELA and math, improving K-2 reading levels, enhancing English language proficiency, and meeting targets for Students with Disabilities. The plan also focuses on increasing the retention of experienced educators and is supported by strategies covering MTSS & Tier 1 Instruction, ML Instruction, support beyond academics, and recruitment and retention of personnel. Departmental goals detail initiatives for curriculum, student support, facilities, finance, human resources, and technology, all aimed at fostering student success and organizational effectiveness.
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lawrence Public Schools Nutrition Services Department Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting covered the welcome of new members and the start of the 26-27 school year. Key updates included the approval of the Wellness Policy by the DESE receiver and the initiation of the John Stalker Institute Wellness Coaching Program Tier 2. The committee discussed implementation strategies for the coaching program, involving assessments and action plans, and reviewed the availability of a new online student menu for classroom celebrations.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Lawrence School Committee School Committee Meeting
The committee meeting covered the review and approval of the school committee calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year, with adjustments made to scheduled dates. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion with the committee's attorney regarding the operating rules of the school committee, specifically focusing on the committee's authority to govern its own proceedings and internal rules versus the authority held by the district receiver. Members debated the scope of receiver authority over district policy versus committee governance, referencing previous legal opinions and the city charter.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
