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

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*

December 10, 2007, regular meeting

Treasurer's Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Recommendation for Administrative Negotiations Team Members and Chief Negotiator
2. Wellness Coordinator Position
3. Change Order #74 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
4. Change Order #75 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
5. Change Order #76 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
6. Change Order #77 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
7. Change Order #78 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
8. Change Order #79 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
9. Change Order #80 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
10. Change Order #81 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
11. Change Order #82 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
12. Change Order #83 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
13. Change Order #84 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
14. Approval Hourly Rate DLR Group

Purchase Contracts*

1. Lighting at Lawrence Free State Softball Field
2. Copy Paper
3. Destiny Library Software and Training
4. AutoDesk Design and Animation Academy

Board Policies, Second Reading*

1. CN - Records
2. JCDBBC - Other Dangerous Objects
3. JGECA - Hazing and Bullying
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. KI - Material Distribution in Schools

Minor Edits as a Group

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
4. MD - Interdistrict Relationships
5. 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

English Language Learners Program Update

• Kim Bodensteiner, chief academic officer
• Kim Young, specialist, Title 1 reading, reading, ESL

2008-2009 Budget Development

• Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

New Business

Boundary Committee Recommendation

• Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations

District Capital Outlay - Facility Needs and Costs and Funding Options

• Mary Rodriguez, chief operations officer
• Kathy Johnson, division director, finance
• Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations
• Rick Gammill, director, special operations, safety and transportation

Adjournment

Announcements