June 12, 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.

New South Junior High School Groundbreaking Ceremony – 5:30 p.m.

Call to Order – 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

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*

• May 22, 2006, study session
• May 22, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer’s Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Increase in Instrument Checkout Fee for 6th Grade
2. Change Order – Asbestos Removal – Hillcrest
3. Sale of Surplus Property – Portable – Central
4. Lease of Portables – Hillcrest & Free State

Purchase Contracts*

1. Laptop/Desktop Purchase
2. Network Software (Novell)

Board Policies, Second Reading*

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

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Resolution General Obligation Temporary Notes – by Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

Reports

Early Childhood Update with Video Presentation – by Susan Esau, director, Lawrence Schools Foundation

Online Employment Application System – by Mary Rodriguez, executive director, human resources

Performance Contracting/Planning – by Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

Adjournment

Announcements

• June 15:GED Graduation Ceremony, Free State:7 p.m.
• June 26:Regular Board Meeting & Executive Session, ESDC:7 p.m.
• July 5:2006-07 Organizational & Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• July 31:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.