April 9, 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 6:30 p.m.

Executive Session - 6:30 p.m. - To discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel

Call to Order Regular Meeting - 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Mayor's Excellence in Education Award
  - by Mayor Mike Amyx

2006-2007 State High School Championship Chess Team - Southwest Junior High
  - by Principal Trish Bransky

Report

Renzulli Learning Systems Software for High Achieving Students
  - Gary Lewis, principal, Lawrence Virtual School
  - Kathy Bowen, gifted facilitator, Hillcrest, Sunset Hill, &     Lawrence Virtual School

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*

• March 7, 2007, study session
• March 12, 2007, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer's Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Diploma Completion Program Contract with Service Center @ ClearWater
2. 2007-2008 KASB Annual Membership Dues
3. 2007-2008 KASB Legal Assistance Fund Membership
4. Non-Contracted Hourly Rate - Certified Personnel
5. Asbestos Abatement - South
6. Change Order #28 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Broken Arrow
7. Change Order #29 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
8. Change Order #46 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - West
9. Change Order #47 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - West
10. Change Order #48 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - Central
11. Change Order #25 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Free State

Purchase Contracts

1. Technology Modules - Career & Technical Education
2. Tier II Reading Intervention Materials
3. Secondary Calculators
4. Playground Equipment - Schwegler

Board Policies*

  Second Reading

1. IDAF -- English as a Second Language

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Executive Session - To discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel and to discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

April 10	Board Lunch, Deerfield Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC	10:50 a.m. 4:45 - 6:30 p.m.
April 17	Board Lunch, Sunflower Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC	11 a.m. 4:45 - 6:30 p.m.
April 20	Foundation Follies, Liberty Hall	8 p.m.
April 23	Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	7 p.m.
April 24	Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC	4:45 - 6:30 p.m.
April 30	Board Retreat, ESDC	5:30 – 8 p.m.