Lawrence Board of Education

About the Board of Education

Elected by our community, the Lawrence Board of Education is composed of seven citizens from the district who each serve as at-large members and guide Lawrence Public Schools.

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The Lawrence Board of Education's primary duties include setting educational policy, approving the district's budget, and hiring and evaluating the Superintendent of Schools. Board members are elected to four-year terms. All members serve without pay.

The board meets twice each month, generally on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. These public meetings begin at 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise announced, and are held in the Boardroom at the district's Educational Support Center, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Board meetings are livestreamed and archived online on the Lawrence Public Schools YouTube channel and televised live on LPS TV 26 (available via Midco channel 26 with a cable box).

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Board Meeting Schedule

Board Meeting Schedule

All regular Lawrence Board of Education meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless otherwise noted.

Notable exceptions to the board meeting schedule include December and March. Due to winter break, the school board meets only once in December—on the second Monday. Due to spring break, the board meets only once in March—on the fourth Monday.

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