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. - 2008-2009 Budget

Call to Order - 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

USD 497 Community Work Experience Partner, Shelby Dogget, Pizza hut

• Cliff Tisdale, work experience coordinator, Lawrence High 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*

April 14, 2008, regular meeting and executive session

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Motions and Resolutions in Regard to Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Certified Staff*

Monthly Vouchers*

Procurement Card Register*

Approvals*

1. D.C. Abel Settlement Agreement for $2,008.80
2. District-Wide Copy Machine Contract
3. Change Order - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Broken Arrow/South Revision and Correction of Storm Sewer Inlets at South
4. Change Order - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Broken Arrow/South Adjustment of South Angle Walls of South Auditorium
5. Change Order - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Broken Arrow/South Removal and Disposal of Existing Water Main Pit at South
6. Change Order - 2005 Bond Program - Package 2 - Broken Arrow/South Installation of BiAmp Volume 8 Digital Controller at Sound Rack at South

Purchase Contracts* 

1. Handwriting Textbook Adoption
2. Computer Workstation/Laptop Replacements

Board Policies, First Reading*

1. BBBF - District Payment for Board Professional Development and Business Travel
2. JGEC - Discrimination and Harassment
3. JGFG - Student Accidents
4. JQKA - International Students

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Purchase Contract for John Deere Wide Area Riding Mower

• Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations

Purchase Contract for Drainage and Re-grading Projects - Hillcrest and Kennedy

• Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations

Purchase Contract for Roofing Projects - Centennial and Kennedy

• Tom Bracciano, division director, facilities and operations

Reports

Title I Changes

• Ellen Willets, specialist, federal programs
• Kim Bodensteiner, chief academic officer
• Kevin Harrell, division director, student intervention services

Transfers

• Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

Executive Session - To discuss matters affecting a student, personnel matters of non-elected personnel and negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements