August 22, 2005

The Board of Education of Lawrence Public Schools, USD 497, will meet in the Interactive Technology Center (First Floor) of the Educational Support & Distribution Center, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, at 6:30 p.m.

Budget Hearing – 6:30 p.m.

Call to Order – 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Recognition of Audience

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS MARKED WITH *)

Consent agenda items are those that are considered routine and are adopted by one motion, unless any Board Member or the Superintendent requests that an item be removed.  The item/items removed are voted on separately.

Motion: I move the Board adopt the items listed on the Consent Agenda.

Minutes*

August 8, 2005, Executive Session, Regular Meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Change Order – HVAC Upgrades – Lawrence High
2. Change Order – Flooring Replacement
3. Schematic Designs – West Junior High, Lawrence High, Lawrence Free State High Schools
4. Fiber Optic Network – Sunflower Cablevision

Purchase Contracts*

1. Van for Special Education
2. GEMS (SCI) Annual Support
3. Computer Purchase – Lawrence Virtual School

Report of President of the Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Approval of 2005-2006 Budget – Kathy Johnson

Approval of Fringe Benefits for Certified Staff for 2005-06 – Mary Rodriguez & Al Gyles

Board Policies – First Reading

1. BBBF:Reimbursement for Expenses
2. JBC:Enrollment
3. Co-Enrollment Fees
4. AE:School Year
5. GAA:Goals and Objectives
6. GACC:Recruitment and Hiring
7. GAAA:Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
8. GAAB:Complaints of Discrimination
9. GAAC:Harassment
10. GACA:Positions

Executive Session – To discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel and negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

• August 26:Lawrence Schools Foundation Breakfast, Holidome:7:30 a.m.
• August 29:LEAP Kick-Off Celebration, Lawrence Arts Center:4 p.m.
• August 29:Fall Board Retreat, Lawrence Arts Center:5:30 – 9 p.m.
• September 13:School Construction Seminar, KASB:8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• September 28:Site Council Training, ESDC:7 – 8:30 p.m.