October 9, 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

Southwest Assistant Principal Matt Fearing and School Resource Officer Eric Barkley – by Sue Morgan, board president

USD 497 Students of Chinese through Kansas University/Confucius Institute – by Ann Bruemmer, director, arts and humanities

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 25, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Resolution of Intent to Terminate Supplemental Contract*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approval*

1. Agreement with University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc., for Cooperative Research

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. DJED –– Requirements for Bids and Quotations
2. DJEE –– Local Purchasing
3. EA –– Goals and Objectives
4. JBE –– Truancy
5. JDD –– Suspension and Expulsion Procedures

Second Reading

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

Minor Edits as a Group

1. EB –– Buildings and Grounds Management
2. EBB –– Safety
3. DA –– Goals and Objectives

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Superintendent’s Contract – Board of Education

Reports

• Whatever It Takes (WIT) Task Force – Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent
• Highlights of Junior High Support Programs – Junior High Administration

Discussion

• Legislative Position for KASB School Finance Resolution – Board of Education
• Charge to Calendar Committee – Board of Education

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• 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.
• October 17:Board Lunch, South:11:40 a.m.
• October 23:Regular Board Meeting, ESDC:7 p.m.
• October 24:Board Lunch, Bert Nash:12 p.m.