February 13, 2006

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

• Winners of the Kansas State Thespian Conference One-Act Competition Free State High School Seniors Evan Hilpman and Summer Mulford - by Principal Joe Snyder and Nancee Beilgard, English teacher
• Jean Stanton Hetzel III, for her support of the Wakarusa Valley Playground Project – by Principal Elias Espinoza & 6th Graders Keegan Russell & Taylor Doonan
• LEAP Shining Star Award Presentations – Capitol Federal Savings & Lawrence Community Chiropractic - by Sarah Klingele, director, LEAP

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*

• January 18, 2006, study session
• January 23, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer’s Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Resolution for Kids Voting Kansas
2. Proposal for the School District Audit for the Year Ending June 30, 2006
3. Auction of Excess District Property
4. Bank Resolution for New Signers on District Bank Accounts – Southwest
5. Fee Increase Needed  for Driver Education
6. Construction Documents – Broken Arrow and South

Purchase Contracts*

1. Moving Portables – South
2. Four New Passenger Vans – Lawrence High and Free State High
3. Playground Equipment – Wakarusa Valley

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. JDDA -- Drug Free Schools

Second Reading

1. BCAE -- Public Hearings
2. CA -- Goals and Objectives
3. CB -- Ethical Conduct
4. CEB -- Duties
5. CEC -- Recruitment of Superintendent
6. CEG -- Professional Development Opportunities

Minor Edits as a Group

First Reading

1. CEI -- Evaluating the Superintendent

Second Reading

1. BCAC -- Special Meetings
2. BCBG -- Voting Methods
3. BCBI -- Public Participation
4. BCBK -- Executive Session
5. BDA -- Policy Review and Adoption
6. BE -- School Board Records

Report of President of the Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

• Managed Procurement Fund Agreement – Natural Gas Purchasing – Tom Bracciano
• Revised Calendar for 2006-07 to Incorporate Trimesters for the Elementary Grades – Dr. Sandee Crowther, Dr. Tom Christie, Sam Rabiola

Executive Session – For consultation with our attorney on a matter protected by the attorney-client privilege and to discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

• February 14:School Board Lunch, Hillcrest:11:30 a.m.
• February 17:Capitol Connections, Lawrence Public Library:4 – 5 p.m.
• February 21:School Board Lunch, Langston Hughes:11:20 a.m.
• February 22:Construction Oversight Committee:ESDC:11 a.m.
• February 27:Regular Board Meeting:ESDC 7 p.m.
• February 28:School Board Lunch, South Junior High:11:45 a.m.
• February 28:Panel Discussion, ESDC - Minorities and the Standardized Test:6:30 p.m.