November 13, 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

National Merit Semifinalists ~

Rebecca Dirks, Anthony Frei, Samuel Huneke, Katherine Mather, Jeffrey Standing, & Baoqing Zhou – Lawrence High
Jennifer Brooks, Benjamin Greenberg, Jing Li, Heidi Tenpas, & Penelope Tsatsoulis – Lawrence Free State High
– by Principals Steve Nilhas and Joe Snyder

National Achievement Scholarship Program Scholars ~

Steven Glasker – Lawrence High
Clare Robinson – Lawrence Free State High
– by Principals Steve Nilhas and Joe Snyder

National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar ~

Monica Gonzalez, Lawrence Free State High
– by Principal Joe Snyder

National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award Winners ~

Jing Li & Heidi Tenpas – Lawrence Free State High – by Principal Joe Snyder

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 23, 2006, regular meeting
• October 27, 2006, special meeting and executive session
• October 30, 2006, study session

Treasurer’s Reports*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Change Order #25 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
2. Change Order #26 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
3. Change Order #22 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
4. Change Order #23 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
5. Change Order #24 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
6. Procurement/Purchasing Card Vendor
7. Kroger/Dillons Charge Applications
8. Purchases of Furniture & Equipment – Bond Project – Southwest

Purchase Contract*

1. Science Equipment – Secondary Science Rooms

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. EBBA - Hazardous Waste Inspection and Disposal
2. EBBF - Crisis Planning
3. EBC - Safety and Security
4. EBCA - Vandalism
5. EDAA - District Vehicles
6. JDD - Suspension and Expulsion Procedures
7. KGD - Crowd Control at School Sponsored Activities

Second Reading

1. DJED - Requirements for Bids and Quotations
2. DJEE - Local Purchasing
3. EA - Goals and Objectives
4. IKCA - Human Sexuality and AIDS Education
5. JBE - Truancy

Minor Edits As A Group

First Reading

1. EBA - Insurance Program
2. JRC - Disposition of Records

Second Reading

1. EB - Buildings and Grounds Management
2. EBB - Safety

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Approval of Change Order – Window Replacement – Central – Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

Approval of Change Order #27 – Science Room Revisions – West 2005 Bond Program – Package #1 – Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

Purchase Contract for Nutrikids Point of Sale Software and Hardware – Paula Murrish, director, food services

Purchase Contract for Skyward Student Information System – Dr. Mike Eltschinger, director, technology

Reports

Fee Reduction – Randy Weseman, superintendent

Three-Year Energy Report – John Geist, energy manager

Adequate Yearly Progress – Terry McEwen, director, assessment

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• November 14:Board Lunch, Lawrence High:11:25 a.m.
• November 15:Friends of Education Recognition & Reception, ESDC:4 – 6:30 p.m.