Agenda & Board Policy Manual / February 27, 2017

BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA

February 27, 2017

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 4:30 p.m.

Pre-Meeting Work Session -- 4:30 p.m. -- To discuss input received during the January 30 Community Conversation about Racial Equity in Lawrence Public Schools & next steps (Community Conversation Input Summary) (Community Conversation All Input)

Motion for Executive Session -- 5:30 p.m. -- To discuss negotiations, matters affecting a student, and personnel matters of non-elected personnel

Call to Order Regular Meeting -- 7 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition of Students, Staff, & Community Partners

Free State High School Scholars Bowl State Champions
-- Oather Strawderman, science department chair & Scholars Bowl coach

Masonic Lodge Area Essay Contest Winners
-- Bob Case & Henry Johns, Lawrence Masonic Lodge

Native American Student Services 2017 Youth Ambassadors
-- Jennifer Attocknie, coordinator, NASS

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Patron Commentary

Board Commentary

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 of Education adopt the items listed on the Consent Agenda."

Minutes*
February 13, 2017 executive session, regular meeting
Financial Reports*
School Activity Funds
Budget to Actual -- January 2017
Cash Summary -- January 2017
Personnel Report* (Amended 02/27/2017 4:45 p.m.)
Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*
Funding for Second Year of Three-Year Contract w/Gallup Consulting
Proposal for District Audit for Year Ending June 30, 2017
Disposal of Excess Items
Amendment to Contract w/R.D. Johnson Excavating Co. -- Sunset Hill
Renewal of Lawrence Virtual School Charter
Contract for Provision of Student Services
Reports
District Equity Update
-- Anna Stubblefield, assistant superintendent, educational support & equity
-- Leah Wisdom, assistant director, student services

Legislative & Budget Update (Legislative & Budget PowerPoint)
-- Kathy Johnson, director, finance
Reports and Approvals

Technology Purchase & Equipment Lease for 1:1 MacBooks at High Schools
-- Jerri Kemble, assistant superintendent, innovation & technology

Adjournment

Future Agenda Items
Report: Boys & Girls Club Teen Center
Approval: Selection to Fill Vacant Board Seat

Announcements
February 28 -- Board Lunch @ Sunset Hill -- 11 a.m.
March 7 -- Board Lunch @ Sunflower -- 11 a.m.
March 7&8 -- Beyond Diversity Workshop, ESDC -- 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
March 9 -- Discover Bert Nash Tour, Community Health Facility -- 12 noon-1 p.m.
March 13 -- Regular Board Meeting, ESDC -- 7 p.m.
March 14 -- Board Lunch @ Cordley -- 11:45 a.m.
March 16 -- District Site Council Meeting, ESDC -- 4 p.m.

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