February 27, 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

• Rachel Walters, 2nd Grade – Quail Run Student Winner of Nickelodeon’s “Let’s Just Play $5,000 Give-Away”– by Principal Paulette Strong
• Scholars Bowl 6A State Championship Team – Lawrence High School – Jordan Crice, Matthias Heilke, Buddy Jeans, Daniel Zehr, Baoqing Zhou, Brandon Schwager, Head Coach Ron Callaway, Assistant Coach Beth Atchley – by Principal Steve Nilhas

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*

• February 13, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Authorization for Approval of Change Orders – Bond Projects
2. 2005 Bond Program – Package #1 – Central and West Construction

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Old Business

• Feasibility Study/Needs Assessment ~ PLAY (Partners for Lawrence Athletics & Youth) – Randy Weseman

Discussion

• Location of Wastewater Treatment Plant – Randy Weseman

Executive Session – To discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

• February 28:School Board Lunch, South Junior High:11:45 a.m.
• February 28:Panel Discussion, Minorities and the Standardized Test , ESDC:6:30 p.m.
• March 7:School Board Lunch, Kennedy:11 a.m.
• March 13:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• March 14:School Board Lunch, Bert Nash:11:30 a.m.
• March 20 – 24:Spring Break
• March 27:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC (Tentative):7 p.m.
• March 28:School Board Lunch, Douglas County Detention Center:11:30 a.m.