September 26, 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 5 p.m.

Study Session – 5 p.m. –– Capital Outlay and Technology Plans

Call to Order – 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Signing of Three New LEAP Partners –– Sarah Klingele, director

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*

September 12, 2005, Executive Session, Regular Meeting, Executive Session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Annual Agreement with Bert Nash Mental Health Center
2. Agreement to Receive Allocation from the City of Lawrence from the Special Alcohol Fund to Pay for Drug Prevention Services at Lawrence Free State High School
3. Change Order – Ceiling Replacement – Kennedy Elementary
4. Change Order – Miscellaneous Projects – West Junior High
5. Change Order – Track Renovation – Free State High School
6. Educators Legal Liability Insurance Coverage 2005-06

Purchase Contracts*

1. Elementary and Junior High Maps

Board Policies, First Reading*

1. GARID –– Military Leave
2. GBN –– Non-Renewal and Termination
3. GAR –– Infectious or Contagious Diseases

Report of President of the Board of Education

Report of Deputy Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Report

• 2004-2005 LEAP Annual Report – Sarah Klingele & Bobbie Flory

Discussion

• Demographic Consultant Services – Tom Bracciano
• Board Liaison Topics – Board of Education
• Site Council Meeting – Board of Education

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• September 27:Board Lunch, Prairie Park:10:55 a.m.
• September 28:Site Council Training, ESDC:7 – 8:30 p.m.
• October 4:Board Lunch, Central:11:27 a.m.
• October 10:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• October 11:Board Lunch, Pinckney:11 a.m.