Communications Office
Our Communications Team oversees staff, public, and media relations and communications to inform, educate, maintain transparency, and build community advocacy and trust.
The Executive Director of Communications reports to the Superintendent and serves as an information liaison between our school district and the community, develops communications strategies, manages crisis communication, oversees communication tools (e.g., staff e-newsletter, website, mass notification system, district newsletter), and coordinates district special events.
The Multimedia Communications Specialist reports to the Executive Director. By telling our story, sharing photographs, videos, and podcasts; and managing social media, he features the teaching and learning happening in our classrooms and helps to answer that age-old question that parents often ask of their children, "What did you do at school today?"
Staff Recognition
Thank you for helping our district recognize some of its many exemplary educators and support staff. Please send letters of recommendation to the Superintendent in care of the Communications Office to nominate classroom teachers for our annual Lawrence Master Teacher Award and Lawrence Teacher of the Year Awards and to honor classified support staff with our fall and spring Class Act Awards. Thank you to Lawrence Education Achievement Partner Truity Credit Union for sponsoring our staff recognition program!
As part of the district's strategic plan's focus on Effective Employees, each school and educational support site regularly recognizes outstanding staff for their dedicated service. Please submit a nomination to recognize school principals, educators, and support staff for their dedication and commitment to student achievement and success.
Public Record Requests
The board appoints the Executive Director of Communications to serve as our district's Freedom of Information Officer, supporting public record requests. Read more about record requests and complete, sign, and submit this Request Form for copies of public records.
Stay Engaged and Informed
We invite you to follow district happenings on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Use this list of school social media accounts to stay engaged and informed of school activities and events. Read school board and district news.
Questions or Suggestions?
Do you have a question or suggestion for us? Please contact us.
Julie Boyle
Executive Director
Communications
785/832-5000 x 1662
Andrew Beaven
Multimedia
Communications
Specialist
785/832-5000 x 1812
Lawrence Public
Schools, USD 497
110 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: 785/832-5000