January 08, 2007

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 Arts Commission Phoenix Award for Art Education Recipient
  – Laurie McLane-Higginson, Free State High School
    – by Principal Joe Snyder

KMEA Northeast District Middle Level Vocal Teacher of the Year
  – Carolyn Welch, Southwest Junior High
    – by Principal Trish Bransky

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*

• December 4, 2006, study session
• December 11, 2006, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer's Reports*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Agreement for Use of City Special Alcohol Funds
2. Change Order – Windows in Band and Music Rooms – Central
3. Change Order #32 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
4. Change Order #33 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
5. Change Order #34 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
6. Change Order #35 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – West
7. Change Order #36 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 1 – Central
8. Change Order #30 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Southwest
9. Change Order #22 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. IDAA –– Curriculum Enhancement Programs
2. IDAD –– Title I Programs
3. IDAE –– Student Privacy Policy

Second Reading

1. EBE –– Cleaning and Maintenance Program
2. EBI –– Long Range Maintenance Program
3. EF –– Data Management
4. FA –– Goals and Objectives
5. FD –– Capital Improvement Long Range Planning
6. FDB –– Long Range Needs Determination
7. FEDBA –– Facility Renovation
8. IA –– Philosophy – Mission Statement

Minor Edits As A Group

First Reading

1. IB –– School Site Councils

Second Reading

1. IC –– Curriculum Development

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Approval of 2007-2008 & 2008-2009 School District Calendars
   – Dr. Sandee Crowther and Nancy Dietze, co-chairs, calendar committee

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

Adjournment

Announcements

January 9	Board Lunch, Kennedy	11 a.m.
January 11	Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Education Event, South	6:30 p.m.
January 16	Board Breakfast, Southwest	7:40 a.m.
January 22	City/County/USD Joint Meeting, City Hall Regular Board Meeting, ESDC 7	8:30 a.m. 7 p.m.
January 23	Board Lunch, Langston Hughes	11:20 a.m.