Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education Board Business Meeting
The board meeting features reports from the superintendent and board president. Key business items include the approval of a five-year enrollment analysis conducted by RSP & Associates, Inc., and the consideration of a First Amendment to the ground lease agreement for a cell tower at Free State High School. The agenda also covers the official designation of outside legal counsel, the review of monthly financial vouchers, the approval of the personnel report, and a comprehensive overview of special education services, student demographics, and instructional performance data.
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Lawrence Board of Education Board Business Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key initiatives, including a report on the new school year's start, updates on early learning expansion and the addition of preschool classrooms, and a comprehensive transportation status report. The board reviewed and approved the Phase 2 furniture proposal for the Centennial Choice Campus, authorized a property easement to the City of Lawrence, and approved the purchase of Amplify CKLA Language Studio for K-5 literacy support. Additionally, the board discussed staff online activities policy revisions, the publication of 2026-2027 budget hearing notices, and received an update on artificial intelligence guidelines.
Nov 17, 2021·Board meeting
Lawrence Board of Education Budget And Programming Subcommittee Meeting
The Budget and Programming Subcommittee for Special Education met to identify and develop three proposals for significant budget savings to be presented to the Budget and Program Evaluation Committee. The discussions focused on prioritizing budgetary efficiency while maintaining necessary student services. Key proposals included not filling a district-wide special education support position, not filling a vacant special education secretary position, and restructuring gifted special education programs by reducing full-time equivalent positions. The subcommittee reviewed financial data regarding personnel, contracted services, and supplemental materials, while expressing concerns about the potential impact of budget cuts on special education compliance and student support.
