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

The Shelter's 2007 Unsung Hero Award - USD 497

• Judy Culley, executive director, The Shelter, Inc.

LEAP Fall Shining Star Award Winner - HRH Company

• Susan Esau, executive director, Lawrence Schools Foundation

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 26, 2007, executive session and regular meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Sungard Bi-Tech Administrative Software License Agreement
2. Assignment of Lease: Siemens to CitiCapital
3. Physical Therapy Contracted Services
4. Bid Lights Softball Field - Lawrence Free State
5. Change Order #72 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
6. Change Order #73 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South

Board Policies, First Reading*

1. MD - Interdistrict Relationships
2. MK - Educational Accreditation Agency Relations

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Reports

Proposed "The Oread Inn" Project Overview

• David & Nancy Longhurst, The Fritzel Group

Lawrence Diploma Completion Program

• Sharen Steele, project coordinator

Demographics Update

• Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations
• RSP & Associates

New Business

Adjournment

Announcements