May 14, 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 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order Regular Meeting

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Community Partners of Supported Work Program
  - by Donna Patton-Bryant, assistant director, special education

H.O.P.E Project at Langston Hughes Elementary School
  - by Lisa Williams Thompson, principal

Lawrence Education Achievement Partners Shining Star Award Winners
  - by Betty Markley, board of directors, LEAP

Special Introduction

New Cordley Elementary School Principal
  - by Mary Rodriquez, executive director, human resources

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*

• April 23, 2007, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer's Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Closing Resolution to Non-Renew Meredith Kane*

Approval of Agreement with William Simons*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Change Order #32 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
2. Change Order #33 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
3. Change Order #34 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
4. Change Order #29 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High
5. Change Order #30 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High
6. Change Order #31 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High
7. Change Order #41 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Southwest
8. Investigations in Algebra Textbooks

Purchase Contracts

1. Physical Education FF&E
2. Math Trailblazers Consumable Orders
3. Replacement Classroom Doors - Central
4. Technology Modules - Career and Technical Education
5. Computer Workstation Replacements
6. Building Wiring Contract
7. Music Lockers - South
8. Music Lockers - Central

Board Policies*

  Second Reading

1. GAAA -- Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
2. GAAB -- Complaints of Discrimination
3. GAAC -- Harassment
4. JGEC -- Discrimination and Harassment
5. JGECA -- Hazing and Bullying
6. KN -- Complaints

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Full Day Kindergarten
  - Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

Emergency Notification System
  - Rick Gammill, director, special operations, transportation & safety

Executive Session - To discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

May 16	District Recognition Reception, Southwest	4 p.m.
May 24	Joint Meeting w/ Play Committee, ESDC	8:30 a.m.
May 27	High School Graduations, KU Memorial Stadium Lawrence High Lawrence Free State	1 p.m. 4 p.m.
May 29	LEAP Annual Awards Presentation & Reception, ESDC Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	5:45 p.m. 7 p.m.
June 4	Joint City/County/USD Meeting, City Hall	6 p.m.
June 11	Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	7 p.m.
June 26	Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	7 p.m.
July 2	2007-2008 Organizational Board Meeting, ESDC	Noon