May 29, 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

2007 Five Star Achievement Award Winner & 2007 Luminary Award Winners
  - by Karen Schuyler, chair, board of directors, LEAP
    & Susan Esau, executive director, LSF & LEAP

Special Introduction

New Native American Student Services Coordinator
  - by Dr. Sandee Crowther, executive director, planning and program improvement
    & Kevin Harrell, assistant director, special education

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*

• May 14, 2007, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Change Order #52 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 1 - Central
2. Change Order #35 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - South
3. Change Order #32 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High
4. Change Order #33 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High
5. Change Order #34 - 2005 Bond Program - Package 3 - Lawrence High

Purchase Contracts

1. Music Lockers - South
2. Renewal of UnitedStreaming Subscription

Student Handbook and Board Policy Reference Information*

1. 2007 - 2008 Student Handbook Information
2. 2007 - 2008 Secondary Handbook Board Policy Reference Information

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

Adjournment

Announcements

June 4	Joint City/County/USD Meeting, City Hall	6 p.m.
June 11	Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	7 a.m.
June 18	Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC	1 p.m.
June 25	Regular Board Meeting, ESDC	7 p.m.
July 2	2007-2008 Organizational Board Meeting, ESDC	Noon