August 14, 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 Darryl Monteau, coordinator, Native American Student Services – by Dr. Sandee Crowther, executive director, planning & program improvement

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*

• July 31, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer’s Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approval*

1. Change Order – New York Entrance

Purchase Contract*

1. Title IIA and Comprehensive School Reform Grants – Teacher Tuition ESL

Board Policy, First Reading*

1. DJFA ––  Purchasing Authority

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

• 2006-2007 Budget – Approval of Notice of Hearing (Code 99) – by Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• August 16:First Day of School, Grades 1-6, 7 & 10
• August 18:All-Staff, Family Back-to-School Picnic, Broken Arrow Park:4 p.m.
• August 23:Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC:4:35 p.m.
• August 28:Budget Hearing/Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:6:30 p.m.
• August 31:LSF Community Education Breakfast, Holiday Inn:7:30 a.m.
• September 11:LEAP Kick-Off Celebration, Lawrence Arts Center:4 p.m.
• September 11:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.