April 10, 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

• Mayor’s Excellence in Education Award Winners – by Former Mayor “Boog” Highberger
• KCATM Mathematics Competition Student Medal Winners – by Lynda Allen, director, mathematics and science
• LEAP Annual Recognition Awards – by Sarah Klingele, director

LEAP Recognition Reception

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*

• March 13, 2006, study session
• March 13, 2006, regular meeting and executive session
• March 27, 2006, study session
• March 27, 2006, regular meeting

Treasurer’s Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Recommendation for Administrative Negotiations Team Members and Chief Negotiator*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. District Payment for Board Professional Development – Sue Morgan
2. 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – South and Broken Arrow
3. 2005 Bond Program – Change Orders – Construction Contract – Southwest
4. Change Order – Screen Wall Cap – Quail Run

Purchase Contracts*

1. Piano Purchase – Central
2. Copy Paper
3. K-6 Music Adoption
4. Renewal of Turf Care Agreement
5. Server Refresh

Board Policies*

First Reading

• CF – Board-Superintendent Relations
• CG – Administrative Personnel

Minor Edits As A Group, First Reading

• CK – Professional Development Opportunities
• CL – Administrative Teams
• CN – Records

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

• First Reading Board Policy JGCA –– Local Wellness Policy – Dr. Bruce Passman
• Letters of Intent and Approval to Proceed:  Digital District Study and District Energy & Operations Savings Study and Letter of Authorization to Proceed:  Design Enhancement – South and Broken Arrow – Tom Bracciano
• KSHSAA Congressional District #2 Election – Randy Weseman

Report

Technology Application & Guidance Specialists (TAG Team)

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• April 11:School Board Lunch, West Junior High:11:30 a.m.
• April 12:Negotiations Meeting, ESDC-MPR:4:30 p.m.
• April 18:School Board Lunch, Kennedy:11 a.m.
• April 19:Construction Oversight Committee, ESDC-ITC:11 a.m.
• April 19:Negotiations Meeting, ESDC-ITC:4:30 p.m.
• April 21:Foundation Follies, Liberty Hall:7 p.m.
• April 24:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC-ITC:7 p.m.