September 11, 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

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*

• August 2, 2006, study session
• August 28, 2006, budget hearing, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Yearbook Contract for 2006-2007 – West
2. PLAY Committee Contract for Feasibility Study & Needs Assessment

Purchase Contracts*

1. Digital Cameras – Career & Technical Education

Board Policies*

Second Reading

1. DFJA –– Purchasing Authority

First Reading

1. DFE –– Investment of Funds
2. GBO –– Resignations
3. IKCA –– Human Sexuality and AIDS Education
4. JBC –– Enrollment

Minor Edits

1. DA –– Goals and Objectives

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Approval of 2006-2007 Master Agreement – Kim Bodensteiner, Board of Education chief negotiator

Approval of Pay Increases for Employees – Mary Rodriguez, executive director, human resources & Robert Arevalo, director, personnel

Approval of Increased Pay for Substitute Teachers – Mary Rodriguez, executive director, human resources

Report

Bond Issue Update – Lee Fuller, DLR Group

Discussion

Reduction of Fees – Randy Weseman, superintendent

Board Liaison Topics – Board of Education

Adjournment

Announcements

• September 12:Board Lunch, Sunset Hill:11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
• September 13:Taste of Lawrence Mixer, Meadowbrook Apts.:5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• September 19:Board Lunch, Schwegler:11:20 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
• September 25:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• September 26:Board Lunch, Wakarusa Valley:11:05 a.m. – 12: 05 p.m.
• October 12:“Lights On After School” Talent Show, LHS Auditorium:6:30 p.m.