September 25, 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

Lawrence Schools Foundation 2006 Teacher Innovation Grant Recipients – by Kathy Davis, Board of Trustees

Recognition Reception

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*

September 11, 2006, regular meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Contract with Boys’ & Girls’ Club for Elementary After-School Programming
2. Contract with Boys’ & Girls’ Club for Junior High After-School Programming
3. Educators Legal Liability Insurance Coverage 2006-07
4. Change Order #16 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
5. Change Order #17 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
6. Change Order #18 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
7. Change Order #19 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
8. Change Order #20 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
9. Change Order #14 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – South
10. Change Order #15 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – South
11. Change Order #18 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
12. Change Order #7 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
13. Change Order #8 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
14. Change Order #9 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Free State

Purchase Contract*

1. K12 Curriculum – Lawrence Virtual School

Board Policies

First Reading*

1. DC –– Annual Budget
2. DKA –– Vending Machines
3. IDCE –– College Classes
4. II –– Educational Testing Program

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Election of Delegate and Alternate to 2006 KASB Convention and Legislative Position - Board of Education

Board Liaison Topics – Board of Education

Report

Wellness Goals – Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• September 26:Board Lunch, Wakarusa Valley:11:05 a.m.
• October 3:Board Lunch, Lawrence Virtual School:11:30 a.m.
• October 9:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• October 10:Board Breakfast, Quail Run:8:25 a.m.
• October 12:Fall Region 1 Meeting, Warren Middle School, Leavenworth:3:30 p.m.
• October 12: “Lights On After School” Talent Show, LHS Auditorium:6:30 p.m.