October 24, 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 7 p.m.

Call to Order – 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Signing of New LEAP Partner – KU Office of Admissions & Scholarships – 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*

October 10, 2005, Regular Meeting, Executive Session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Design Development – Lawrence High and Lawrence Free State
2. Design Development – Central and West Junior High Schools
3. Change Order – Miscellaneous HVAC Repairs – Various Schools
4. Renewal of Federal Surplus Property Program

Purchase Contracts*

1. Playground Equipment – Woodlawn

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. GBRK - Political Activities
2. IKD - Religion in Curricular or School Sponsored Activities

Second Reading

1. GARID - Military Leave
2. GBN - Non-Renewal and Termination

Minor Edits as a Group

First Reading

1. ABE - District Goals and Objectives
2. AD - School District Attendance Areas

Second Reading

1. GAR - Infectious or Contagious Diseases

Report of President of the Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

• Approval of Agreement with Certified Staff for 2005-06 School Year – Mary Rodriguez, executive director, human resources
• Breath Alcohol Testing Task Force – Rick Gammill, chair
• Approval of Board Policy JCABBC - Breath Alcohol Testing
• Approval of Recommendation for Elementary ELL Services for 2006 – Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

Discussion

• Legislative Positions

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• October 25:Board Lunch, West Junior High:11:30 a.m.
• November 1:Board Lunch, Free State:11:20 a.m.
• November 7:Quarterly Board Retreat, ESDC:5:30 – 9 p.m.
• November 8:Board Lunch, Broken Arrow:10:50 a.m.
• November 14:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• November 15:Board Lunch, Quail Run:11:10 a.m.
• November 16:Friends of Education Reception, ESDC:4 – 6:30 p.m.
• November 22:Board Lunch, Schwegler:11:20 a.m.
• November 28:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• November 29:Board Lunch, East Heights:10:55 a.m.
• December 1:Joint City/County/USD Meeting, ESDC:9 – 11:30 a.m.