June 26, 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

Introduction of New Principals for 2006-2007 School Year

• Jeanne Fridell – Woodlawn Elementary School
• Jason Jones – Sunflower Elementary School
• Lisa Clipsham – Central Junior High School - by Mary Rodriguez, executive director, human resources

Dr. Leonard Ortiz, Outgoing Board of Education President - by Randy Weseman, superintendent

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*

June 12, 2006, regular meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Letter of Agreement with Bert Nash Community Mental Health
2. 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Change Order – Broken Arrow
3. 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Change Order #1 – South
4. 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Change Order #10 – Southwest
5. 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Change Order #11 – Southwest
6. 2005 Bond Program – Package #2 – Change Order #12 – Southwest
7. 2005 Bond Program – Package #3 – Change Order #1 – Lawrence High
8. 2005 Bond Program – Package #3 – Change Order #2 – Lawrence High
9. Milk Bid for 2006-2007 School Year
10. Meal Prices for 2006-2007 School Year
11. Participation in Child Nutrition Programs for the 2006-2007 School Year
12. Renewal of Workers Compensation Excess Insurance
13. Renewal of Workers Compensation Third Party Administration
14. Agreements for SRS After School Provider Programs
15. Property and Liability Insurance Coverage Plan for the 2006-2007 School Year

Purchase Contracts*

1. Entrance Repair and Access Compliance – New York
2. Repair and Resurface Tennis Courts – Free State
3. Instrumental Repair Contract for Orchestra
4. Instrumental Repair Contract for Band
5. LCD Projectors and Mounting Brackets
6. Wireless Equipment

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Report

District Suspension – by Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• July 5:2006-07 Organizational & Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• July 31:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.