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. - School Based Mental Health Services & 2008-2009 Budget

Call to Order Regular Meeting - 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Introduction of New Lawrence Free State High School Principal

• David Cunningham, division director, human resources, certified

Presentation of Teachers with 25 Years of Service

• David Cunningham, division director, human resources, certified

Presentation of 2007-2008 Lawrence Horizon Award Winners, Master Teacher and Teachers of the Year

• Randy Weseman, superintendent of schools

Presentation of 2007-2008 Outstanding Citizen Award

• Randy Weseman, superintendent of schools

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 28, 2008, regular meeting and executive session

Treasurer's Reports*

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Procurement Card Register*

Approval*

1. Proposal for School District Audit for Year Ending June 30, 2008 

Purchase Contracts* 

1. Fire Alarm Upgrades - Cordley, Deerfield, Hillcrest, Sunset Hill
2. Elementary Security Camera System
3. Renewal of UnitedStreaming Subscription

Board Policies*

First Reading

1. JGFGA  - Life Threatening Medical Emergency Response
2. JGFGB - Supervision of Medications
3. JGHB - Vending Machines
4. JHCA - Student Publications
5. JK - Solicitations
6. JL - Gifts

Second Reading

1. JCABBC - Breath Alcohol Testing
2. JDD - Suspension and Expulsion Procedures
3. JDDA - Drug Free Schools
4. JH - Student Activities
5. JRB - Release of Student Records

Request Approval for Inclusion in Student Handbooks

1. 2008-2009 Student Handbook Information
2. 2008-2009 Secondary Handbook Board Policy Reference Information

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

Old Business

Update on Capital Outlay Funds & High School Athletic Facilities

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

New Business

Report

Petition for Lawrence Community Environmental Charter School

• Dr. Bruce Passman, deputy superintendent

Executive Session - To discuss negotiations

Adjournment

Announcements