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Lawrence school district teachers survey indicates disengagement with jobs, satisfaction with colleague relationships
A majority of Lawrence school district teachers continue to generally feel disengaged with their work, but relationships with their colleagues remain a highlight of their jobs, according to a human resources report.
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Lawrence City Commission to consider adopting CROWN Act; local organizers push for passage
Lawrence city commissioners are considering an ordinance that would secure anti-discrimination protections for people with textured hair, and organizers are urging the community to support its deeper meaning.
Lawrence City Commission does not reach consensus on proposed changes to public comment
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday could not come to a decision on how to change general public comment and, therefore, opted to make no change.
Lawrence City Commission approves ban on single-use plastic bags
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday approved a revived ordinance banning single-use plastic bags citywide.
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Lawrence, Douglas County commissions to hear presentations on draft climate action plan; county to consider adopting it
Local governments will soon consider adopting a final draft of a climate action plan to help Lawrence and Douglas County mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Lawrence City Commission to consider draft ordinance updating Community Police Review Board’s duties
Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board would see its duties expanded in some ways under a draft ordinance the Lawrence City Commission will consider Tuesday.
Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board chair accepts city commission’s challenge
The Lawrence City Commission has approved a resolution to sunset the Sustainability Advisory Board in September — with a challenge to the board to reimagine its own purpose in the interim.
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Lawrence, Douglas County commissions to hear presentations on draft climate action plan; county to consider adopting it
Local governments will soon consider adopting a final draft of a climate action plan to help Lawrence and Douglas County mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Native Lands Restoration Collaborative, Leeway Franks among recipients earning heritage grants
Projects to restore edible native species, create programming around Indigenous food knowledge and several others have received $420,000 in grant money from Douglas County.
Douglas County Commission approves strategic plan to end homelessness, discusses supportive housing
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to approve the joint city-county strategic plan to end homelessness and heard an update on supportive housing plans and projects.
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Recap: Lawrence school board meeting, March 22
The Lawrence school board met Monday at the Educational Support Center. Here are the items […]
Kennedy Elementary School could close to grades K-5 next school year
The Lawrence school district might close Kennedy Elementary to kids older than 5 soon, instead using the facility as an early childhood community center.
Preview: Lawrence school board meeting, March 22
On the Lawrence school board’s agenda for Monday: a report from English to Speakers of Other Languages program, a draft of board operating procedures and more.