November 28, 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

• LEAP Shining Star Award Winner ~ Emprise Bank – by Sarah Klingele, director, Lawrence Education Achievement Partners
• NCTE Writing Award Winners ~ Alexandra Lesnikowski and Marissa Massoni – by Craig Hershiser, co-chair, English Department, Free State High School
• Hillcrest Body Walk and Proclamation – by Sändra Walker, teacher, physical education

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.

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. QPA School Improvement/Results Based Staff Development Plans
2. Natural Gas Contract

Purchase Contracts*

1. Hitachi CPX 443 (LCD) Projectors
2. Security Camera System – Free State High School
3. Elementary and Secondary Calculators for Assessments
4. Computer Workstation Replacements – High School Art Department

Report of President of the Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Board Policy, Second Reading

JCABBC –– Breath Alcohol Testing

Reports

Two Year Energy Report – John Geist, energy manager

2005 Summer School – Dr. Sandee Crowther, Kim Young, Terry McEwen, Ellen Willets

Lawrence Virtual School Update – Gary Lewis, principal

Discussion

Broken Arrow Mechanical Replacement

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• November 29:Board Lunch, East Heights:10:55 a.m.
• November 30:Construction Oversight Committee, ESDC:11 a.m.
• December 1:Douglas County Legislators Breakfast, ESDC:7:30 – 9 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