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 5:30 p.m.

Study Session - 5:30 p.m. - To discuss demographics, 2008-09 staffing, budget

Call to Order Regular Meeting - 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Receipt of National Board Certification -  Terri Durgan, 4th grade teacher

• Debra Tann, principal, Quail Run Elementary School

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*

January 14, 2008, regular meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Approval Hourly Rate DLR Group
2. Sport 2 Sport Athletic Field Lease Agreement
3. Resolution for 2008 Kids Voting Kansas
4. Appointment of Hearing Officer
5. Change Order #85 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South
6. Change Order #86 – 2005 Bond Program – Package 2 – Broken Arrow/South

Purchase Contract*

1. Payment to SCKESC for Diploma Completion Program

Board Policies, First Reading*

1. JA - Goals and Objectives
2. JBC - Enrollment
3. KN - General Complaints
4. KNA  - Complaints About Discrimination, Harassment, Hazing or Bullying
5. KG - Use of School Facilities and Equipment Buildings and Grounds
6. KGA - Building and Grounds Use of District Personal Property and Equipment

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Discussion

"The Oread" Project Review

• Randy Weseman, superintendent of schools

"No Child Left Behind" Resolution

• Dr. Marlene Merrill, member, board of education

New Business

Wellness Coordinator Position

• Robert Arevalo, division director, human resources, classified

2008-2009 Budget Report

• Kathy Johnson, division director, finance
• Mary Rodriguez, chief operations officer
• David Cunningham, division director, human resources, certified

Resolution to Increase Maximum Local Option Budget (LOB) Authority

• Kathy Johnson, division director, finance

Executive Session- For consultation with our attorney on a matter protected by the attorney-client privilege, to discuss negotiations and to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel

Adjournment

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