April 24, 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

Kansas State Invitational Chess Tournament Champions

Southwest Junior High School – by Dr. Trish Bransky, principal

Quail Run Elementary School – by Paulette Strong, principal

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*

April 10, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. KASB Legal Assistance Service Fee
2. KASB Membership Dues
3. Agreement with Northwest Evaluation Association

Purchase Contracts*

1. National Geographic Fiction for Primary Grades
2. Storage Building – Lawrence High
3. Science Kit Adoption
4. Computer Workstation Replacements
5. Renewal of UnitedStreaming Subscription

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. JCABBC –– Breath Alcohol Testing

Request Approval for Inclusion in Student Handbooks

1. 2006 – 2007 Student Handbook Information
   • LPS Board of Education Members and Statement from the Board
   • Anti-Hazing Guideline (secondary only)
   • Safety on Bicycles and Other Wheeled Conveyances (elementary)
   • Safety on Bicycles and Other Wheeled Conveyances (junior high)
   • Food Service Department Information
   • Safety and Behavior Code for Bus Riders (optional)
2. 2006 – 2007 Secondary Handbook Board Policy Reference Information
   This is identical to the elementary information except for the addition of two sections referencing graduation, one section referencing student vehicles, one section referencing breath alcohol testing, and verbiage differences regarding grading systems.

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Broken Arrow and South – Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

2005 Bond Program – Package #3 – Free State and Lawrence High – Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

Bond Financing – George K. Baum – Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

Report

Assessments – Terry McEwen, specialist, state/district assessment

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• April 26:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC-MPR:4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• May 3:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC-MPR:4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• May 5:“The Measure of a Leader” Simulcast, 1st Southern Baptist:8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• May 8:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• May 10:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC-ITC:4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• May 17:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC-MPR:4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• May 21:High School Graduation Ceremonies:LFS @ 12 p.m. & LHS @ 4:30 p.m.
• May 22:Study Session & Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:5:30 & 7 p.m.
• May 24:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC-ITC:4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• May 31:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC-ITC:4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
• June 8:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• June 15:GED Graduation Ceremony, Free State:7 p.m.