December 12, 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

Friend of Early Childhood ~ Mr. William Dann
– by Steve Glass, President, Board of Trustees, Lawrence Schools Foundation

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*

November 14, 2005, regular meeting

November 28, 2005, regular meeting

Treasurer’s Reports*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Asbestos Abatement Management Service – Broken Arrow & South
2. Purchase and Installation of District-Wide Telephone System

Purchase Contracts*

1. SASI Annual Support Contract
2. Network Switches for Secondary Schools
3. HelpDesk Software

Board Policies*

Second Reading

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

First Reading

1. JBD––Absences and Excuses
2. JBE––Truancy

Minor Edits As A Group

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

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Budget Reallocations – Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

Demographic Consultant Contract – Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

Approval of USD 497 Technology Plan – Dr. Mike Eltschinger, director, technology

Legislative Position

Board Policies

First Reading

JDDA––Safe and Drug Free Schools

Second Reading

JCABBC–– Breath Alcohol Testing

Discussion

Broken Arrow Mechanical Replacement Funding

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• December 13:Board Lunch, Wakarusa Valley11:05 a.m.
• December 14:Construction Oversight Committee, ESDC11 a.m.
• December 15:Grant Review Committee, ESDC10 a.m.
• Dec. 23 – Jan. 4:Winter Recess
• January 4:Chamber Legislative Priorities Breakfast, Dole Institute7:15 – 9 a.m.