News Releases

The following is a list of USD 497 Board Meeting Summaries. Board Meeting Summaries are detailed summaries of each Lawrence Board of Education meeting.

2025

6/23/2025 Board Approves Business Items; Superintendent Recognizes Board President

6/9/2025 Board Hears Report RE: 2024 Graduation Rates

5/27/2025 Board Approves Business Items

5/12/2025 Board Hears AVID Report, Approves Capital Outlay Projects

4/28/2025 Board Hears About Additional Program Enhancements for Fall, Approves Enrollment, Staffing Ratios, Capacities, & Openings for Nonresident Transfers

4/14/2025 Board Approves Purchases, Discusses Legislation, Insurance Costs, & Civil Discourse

3/24/2025 Board Hears Cellphone-Free Learning, 2025 Budget, & Program Enhancement Updates

3/10/2025 Board Approves Superintendent Contract, Hears Inclement Weather Make-up Plan, Approves 2025-2026 School Calendar

2/24/2025 Lawrence Board of Education Meeting Summary

2/10/2025 Board Discusses Proposal to Adjust Equity Reporting

1/27/2025 Board Hears Boundary Committee and Community Engagement Updates

1/22/2025 Boundary Advisory Committee Reviews Enrollment Analysis, Shifts Direction

1/21/2025 Board Reviews Community Input About the Superintendent Search

1/13/2025 Board Approves AED Purchases, Hears Update about Inclement Weather/Instructional Time

2024

12/9/2024 Board Approves Cell Phone Policy to Protect Focus on Learning

11/25/24 Board Prioritizes Learning, Approves First Reading of Cell Phone Policy

11/11/24 Board Decides to Again Work with KASB for Superintendent Search

10/28/24 Board Approves Working with Consultant on Enrollment Projections, Demographic Analysis, & Mapping

10/15/2024 Board Hears NASS Update, Approves Legislative Priorities

9/23/2024 Board Sets Superintendent Search Process in Motion

9/9/2024 Board Approves 2024-2025 Budget

8/26/2024 Board Reviews District Needs, Approves 2024-25 Budget Maximums

8/23/2024 Board to Review Needs, Budget

8/12/2024 Board Unanimously Approves Hiring Interim Supt. Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift

8/2/2024 Board Approves Employee Compensation & Benefits

7/29/2024 Board Approves Classified Negotiated Agreement, Student Handbook, & Begins Interim Supt. Interviews

7/22/2024 Board Approves Certified Negotiated Agreement

7/8/2024 Board Elects Officers & Approves Software Renewals, Contracts, & Purchases

7/2/2024 Board Discusses Upcoming Superintendent Searches

6/29/2024 Board Announces Superintendent’s Resignation

Board Meeting Reports

The following is a list of USD 497 Board Meeting Reports. Board Meeting Reports are special reports presented by speakers during Lawrence Board of Education meetings. These include Board Presentations, Annual Reports, and Superintendent Reports.

2026
2025

2026

2025

Annual Reports

USD 497 Annual Reports

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The following is a list of USD 497 Annual Reports. Annual Reports are presented to the Lawrence Board of Education — each covering data, analytics, updates, and/or general information regarding specific programs, departments, or subjects within Lawrence Public Schools. These include budget reports, enrollment reports, enhancement previews, equity reports, program overviews, legislative priorities, etc.

2026
2025

2026

2025

Superintendent Reports

Superintendent Reports to the Board

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The following is a list of USD 497 Superintendent Reports. Presented by the Superintendent of Schools at each board meeting, the Superintendent Report to the Lawrence Board of Education recaps the latest news, events, updates, and highlights within Lawrence Public Schools.

2026
2025

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