November 14, 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

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

• Kansas Outstanding Biology Teacher Award     Winner ~ Sandy Collins - by Pat Lamb, chair, Kansas Association of Biology Teachers
• National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award Winners ~ Lydia Belcher, Nash Riggins, Allison Rice - by Lynn Burlingham, gifted education facilitator, West Junior High
• Kansas Learning Quest Essay Contest Winners ~ Dravid Joseph, Ellena Berland - by Lynn Jenkins, State Treasurer
• Lawrence High School State Champion Gymnastics Team ~ Sarah Athey, Mallory West, Kara Kellison, Jessica Williams, Abby Jones, Leighann Krishe, Lindsey Fisher, Meredith West with Coaches Kathy Johnson, Alli Wright, Sarah Fisher - by Steve Nilhas, principal, and Kathy Johnson, head coach
• LEAP Shining Star Award Winner ~ University National Bank - by 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 24, 2005, Regular Meeting, Executive Session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Agreement for Cooperative Research with KU Center for Research, Inc.
2. Secondary Course Descriptions
3. Design Development – Broken Arrow, South, Southwest

Purchase Contracts*

1. Copy Paper
2. Five Minivans – IT Department
3. Repairs Screen Wall Cap – Quail Run
4. Security Camera System – Lawrence High
5. Reading Intervention Program for Junior High Applied Reading
6. Boiler and Machinery Insurance

Board Policies*

No Action Needed - Revisions Removed

1. GBRK -- Political Activities

First Reading

1. AEB -- Extended School Year
2. AG -- School Closings
3. BBC -- Board Committees

Second Reading

1. GBRH -- Leaves and Absences
2. GBU -- Ethical Conduct
3. GCI -- Classified Employee Evaluation
4. IKD -- Religion in Curricular or School Sponsored Activities

Minor Edits as a Group

First Reading

1. ADA -- School Enrollment Projections
2. AF -- School Day
3. BAA -- School Board Member Ethics
4. BBE -- Attorney and Legal Services

Second Reading

1. ABE -- District Goals and Objectives
2. AD -- School District Attendance Areas
3. GBRC -- Professional Development
4. GBRJ -- Substitute Teaching

Report of President of the Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

• Approval of Board Travel & Professional Development
• Approval of Superintendent’s Contract
• Recommendation to Proceed with Southwest Bid Package

Discussion

• 9th Grade Biology and Science Explorations
• Legislative Priorities

Adjournment

Announcements

• November 15:Board Lunch, Quail Run:11:10 a.m.
• November 16:Construction Oversight Committee, ESDC:11 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.
• December 1:Body Walk, Hillcrest:9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• December 2:Dedication of Early Childhood Classroom, East Heights:9 a.m.
• December 2-4:2005 KASB Convention, Overland Park