February 25, 2008 Board of Education Meeting


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

LEAP Shining Star Award Winner - Central National Bank

  • Susan Esau, executive director, Lawrence Schools Foundation

Lawrence Free State High School - TBA

  • Dr. Joe Snyder, principal
  • Teena Johnson, facilitator, gifted 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*

January 28, 2008, study session

February 11, 2008, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer's Report*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Purchase Contracts

  1. Wheelchair Lift Van
  2. GEMS Annual Support Contract

Board Policies, Second 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 Building and Grounds
  6. KGA - Buildings and Grounds Use of District Personal Property and Equipment

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Report

Bullying Prevention Implementation Plan as Outlined in Board Policy

  • Kevin Harrell, division director, student intervention services
  • Chris Squier, facilitator, mental health services

Old Business

Boundary Committee Recommendations, Second Reading

  • Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations

New Business

Approval of The Oread Inn Project

  • David Longhurst, The Fritzel Group

Executive Session - To discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements

February 26 Board Breakfast, West

 7:30 a.m.

February 27 Fringe Benefit Committee Meeting, ESDC

4:40-6 p.m.

February 28 Negotiations Committee Meeting, ESDC

4:45-6:45 p.m.

March 1 Chamber of Commerce, Eggs & Issues, H&H 

8 a.m.

March 4 Board Lunch, Schwegler

11:20 a.m.

March 5 Board Policy Review Committee Meeting, ESDC

 9-11 a.m.

  Fringe Benefit Committee Meeting, ESDC

4:40-6 p.m.

March 7 Coordinated School Health Council Meeting, ESDC 

7 a.m.

March 10 Board Study Session, ESDC 

5:30 p.m.

  Regular Board Meeting, ESDC 

 7 p.m.