July 5, 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

Reorganization of the Board

Election of President

Election of Vice President

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.

Organization Authorizations*

1. Appointment of Board Clerk, District Treasurer, Deputy Clerk, and Deputy Treasurer for the 2006-2007 School Year
2. Adoption of Board Meeting Calendar for the 2006-2007 School Year
3. Designation of Official Paper and Other News Media for the 2006-2007 School Year
4. Designation of Legal Counsel for the 2006-2007 School Year
5. Designation of Authorized Representative(s):
   • Federal Programs
   • Attendance Officers
   • KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)
   • Freedom of Information Officer
6. Appointment of KASB Governmental Relations Network Representative
7. Designation of 1116-Hour School Plan
8. Annual Review of CEF - Expense Reimbursement and Credit Cards
9. Designation of Depositories for the 2006-2007 School Year
10. Bank Resolution for New Signers on District Bank Accounts
11. Waiver of GAAP and Fixed Asset Accounting Requirements
12. 2006-2007 Enrollment Fees

Minutes*

June 26, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer’s Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Replacement of Fall Surface Ryan Gray Playground – Hillcrest
2. Apex Learning Proposal – Lawrence Virtual School
3. Aventa Learning Master Services & License Agreement – Lawrence Virtual School

Purchase Contracts*

1. Band Instruments – District
2. Furniture – Lawrence Virtual School
3. Dell Laptop Notebook Computers – Lawrence Virtual School
4. Computer Workstation Replacements – District
5. Media/Journalism Software – District

Guide to Administrative Procedures (GAP) Update*

Updated Procedures

1. Absences and Excuses
2. Academic Grading Guidelines
3. Activity/Field Trip Guidelines
4. Co-Enrollment Fees
5. Discipline Reporting
6. Foreign Exchange and International Students
7. Material Distribution in Schools
8. Reference Calls
9. Suspension Alternative Program
10. Transportation
11. Truancy
12. University Field Experience Placements
13. Using Student Record Forms
14. Waiver of Compulsory Attendance

New Procedures

1. Drug Free Schools
2. Homeless Student Regulations Required by Federal and State Law
3. Safety on Bicycles and Other Wheeled Conveyances
4. Staff Security Badges
5. Visitors to Schools

District Handbooks

1. Crisis Response Manual
2. Employee Safety Guidelines
3. Transportation Handbook

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Performance Contracting Agreement with Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. – by Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

2006-2007 Fringe Benefits for Certified, Classified and Administrative Staff – by Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

Discussion

2006-2007 Budget – by Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• July 31:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.