May 8, 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 6:30 p.m.

Executive Session – 6:30 p.m. – To discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel

Call to Order – 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Friends of Hiratsuka, Japan Delegation - by Berta Woolard, sponsor

Kansas Scholastic Journalism Hall of Fame and Kansas Associated Collegiate Press Engel Award – Cheryl Nelsen, Free State High School Journalism Teacher - by Dr. Joe Snyder, principal

College Board Siemens Scholarship for Exemplary Performance on Advanced Placement Exams – Benjamin Greenberg, Free State High School Senior - by Dr. Joe Snyder, principal

Model United Nations Honors – Southwest Junior High School - by Dr. Trish Bransky, principal, and Danielle Lotton-Barker, ESL teacher and Model UN sponsor

LEAP Shining Star Award Winner – Googles of Fun - by Sarah Klingele, director

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 24, 2006, regular meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Professional Contract for KPERS Retirants*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Student Transportation Services Contract Extension
2. PLAY Cooperation Agreement and RFP for Feasibility Study
3. Change Order – 2005 Bond Program – Package #1 – Central and West
4. Change Order – 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Southwest
5. Change Order – 2005 Bond Program – Construction Contract – Southwest
6. Asbestos Abatement – Broken Arrow

Purchase Contracts*

1. LANDesk Software Management
2. Wireless Laptop Carts
3. Support Renewal of Follett Automation Software
4. Science Kit Adoption
5. Textbook Adoptions

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. JDDA -- Drug Free Schools
2. JGCA -- Local Wellness Policy

Second Reading

1. CF -- Board – Superintendent Relations
2. CG  -- Administrative Personnel

Minor Edits As A Group

Second Reading

1. CK -- Professional Development Opportunities
2. CL -- Administrative Teams
3. CN -- Records

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Old Business

Results of Full Day Kindergarten Parent Survey – Randy Weseman, superintendent

New Business

Adjournment

Announcements

• 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 12:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• June 15:GED Graduation Ceremony, Free State:7 p.m.