February 12, 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 Free State High School Class 6A Four-Speaker Debate State Champions
  - by Dr. Joe Snyder, principal

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*

• January 22, 2007, regular meeting

Treasurer's Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Disposal of Excess Property - Assitive Technology Items
2. Change Order #23 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
3. Change Order #24 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
4. Change Order #25 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
5. Change Order #40 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - Central
6. Change Order #41 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - West
7. Change Order #42 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - Central
8. Change Order #21 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Free State
9. Change Order #22 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High
10. Change Order #33 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Southwest
11. Change Order #34 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Southwest
12. Change Order #35 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Southwest
13. Change Order #36 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Southwest
14. Change Order #37 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Southwest

Board Policies*

  First Reading

1. IIBG -- Computer Use

  Second Reading

1. IDA -- Educational Program
2. IDAA -- Curriculum Enhancement Programs
3. IDAB -- Student Support Programs
4. IDAC -- Programs for Students with Exceptional Needs
5. IDAD -- Title I Programs
6. IDAE -- Student Privacy Policy
7. JS -- Student Fees and Charges

Minor Edits As A Group

  First Reading

1. IE -- Planning for Instruction
2. IFBH -- Guest Presenters
3. II -- Educational Assessment Programs
4. IIBGA -- Children's Internet Protection Act
5. IKD -- Religion in Curricular or School Sponsored Activities
6. ING -- Animals and Plants in the School

  Second Reading

1. IB -- School Site Councils

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Old Business

Revision of Capital Improvement Plan
  - Tom Bracciano, division director, operations and facility planning

New Business

Reports

2006-2007 School Enrollment
  - by Rob Schwarz, RSP & Associates

Prairie Park Reading First Summer School Intervention Program
  - by David Williams, principal; Melody Gatti and Carla Chavez, reading coaches

Native American Student Services
  - by Darryl Monteau, director, NASS

Executive Session - To discuss matters relating to the security of the board, the school, school buildings or facilities or the information system of the school

Adjournment

Announcements

February 13	Board Lunch, East Heights	10:45 a.m.
February 20	Board BREAKFAST, Prairie Park	7:25 a.m.
February 26	Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	7 p.m.
February 27	Board Lunch, Cordley	11:55 a.m.
March 7	Board Study Session, ESDC	5:30-8 p.m.