October 23, 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

Successful Implementation of Year 1 Olweus Bullying Prevention Program – Langston Hughes and Woodlawn Elementary Schools – by Chris Squier, Safe Schools/Healthy Students Project Director

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*

October 9, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer’s Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Change Order #21 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
2. Change Order #22 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
3. Change Order #23 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
4. Change Order #24 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
5. Change Order #16 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
6. Change Order #17 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – South
7. Change Order #19 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
8. Change Order #20 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
9. Change Order #21 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
10. Change Order #10 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
11. Change Order #11 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
12. Change Order #12 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Free State
13. Agreement for Asbestos Abatement Management Services – South
14. Contract with South Central Kansas Education Service Center for Diploma Completion Program

Purchase Contracts*

1. Microscopes – Junior Highs
2. Server Refresh – District
3. Virus Protection – District
4. Air Conditioning – Server Room

Board Policies, Second 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

Reports

• Trimesters and Elementary Report Cards – by Dr. Tom Christie, Adela Solis, Terri Durgan
• 2006 Summer School – by Dr. Sandee Crowther, Kim Young, Ellen Willets, Kevin Harrell,Terry McEwen, Gary Lewis

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• October 24:Board Lunch, Bert Nash:12 p.m.
• October 27:Special Board Meeting, ESDC:2 p.m.
• October 30:Board Study Session, ESDC:5:30 – 8 p.m.
• November 7:Board Lunch, Woodlawn:11:25 a.m.