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. - For consultation with our attorney on a matter protected by the attorney-client privilege 

Call to Order Regular Meeting - 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

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*

November 12, 2007, regular meeting

Treasurer's Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. CIGNA Performance Contracts
2. Change Order #68 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
3. Change Order #69 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
4. Change Order #70 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
5. Change Order #71 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. JCDBBC - Other Dangerous Objects
2. KI - Material Distribution in Schools
3. CN - Records
4. KGD - Disruption at School or School Sponsored Activities Crowd Control at School Sponsored Activities 
5. KGE - Possession of a Weapon at School or at a School Sponsored Activity
6. JGECA - Hazing and Bullying

Second Reading

1. GAF - Staff-Student Relations
2. KBA - District or School Web Sites
3. KBCDA - Gold Key Pass
4. KBCE - Media Contact with Students

Minor Edits as a Group

First Reading

1. KGC - Staffing of a Building for Use by Community Groups
2. LDA - Relations with the City of Lawrence
3. LDB - Relations with County Government

Second Reading

1. KB - Public Information Program
2. KBE - Information Campaigns

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Progress Reports

Mental Health Integrated Services Plan

• Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

SchoolMessenger

• Julie Boyle, director, communications
• Rick Gammill, director, special operations, safety and transportation
• Paul Dawson, assistant director, information technology services

New Business

Discussion

KASB President Elect and Legislative Resolutions and Policy Amendments

Adjournment

Announcements