December 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

Special Recognition

Lawrence High School 2006 State Champion Gymnastics Team
  – by Kathy Johnson, head coach

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*

• November 27, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer's Reports*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Change Order #29 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
2. Change Order #30 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
3. Change Order #31 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
4. Change Order #28 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
5. Change Order #19 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow
6. Change Order #20 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow
7. Change Order #21 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – South
8. Change Order #13 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
9. Change Order #14 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
10. Change Order #15 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
11. Change Order #16 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Lawrence High
12. Change Order #17 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 3 – Free State

Purchase Contracts*

1. Mirror Storage Area Network (SAN) – Free State
2. Purchase of Furniture and Equipment – Free State

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. FA –– Goals and Objectives
2. FD –– Capital Improvement Long Range Planning
3. FDB –– Long Range Needs Determination
4. FEDBA –– Facility Renovation
5. IA –– Philosophy – Mission Statement

Second 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

Minor Edits As A Group

First Reading

1. IC –– Curriculum Development

Second Reading

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

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Reports

Update of Safe Schools/Healthy Students Prevention Services
  – Chris Squier, director

Adequate Yearly Progress & Standard of Excellence
  – Terry McEwen, director, assessments

New Business

Fringe Benefits – Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

Approval of Five-Year Facility Improvement Plan
  – Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

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

Adjournment

Announcements

• December 12 Board Lunch, Lawrence High 11:25 a.m.
• December 22 Winter Recess Begins
• January 2 Winter Recess Ends for K-6
• January 3 Winter Recess Ends for 7-12
• January 8 Regular Board Meeting, ESDC 7 p.m.
• January 9 Board Lunch, Kennedy 11 a.m.