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Education January 28, 2024 - 7:56 pm

Weigh in on proposed Lawrence middle school boundary changes

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence school district committee will ask students and families for feedback on proposed changes to boundaries of all four middle schools during meetings this week.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education January 17, 2024 - 10:02 pm

Lawrence school district’s boundary committee advances new boundaries for LMCMS transition to STEAM magnet school

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee decided Wednesday on a set of proposals to present to the public as the district reworks its boundaries to accommodate Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s transition into a STEAM magnet school. 

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education April 19, 2023 - 9:01 pm

Lawrence school district committee settles on final recommended boundaries

by Maya Hodison

The district’s committee for school boundary planning on Wednesday settled on a final recommendation to the school board that keeps Deerfield students from being transferred to Woodlawn, requires some Hillcrest students to change schools and more.

Education March 23, 2023 - 7:44 pm

Lawrence school district releases new proposed boundary map ahead of closure hearings

by Maya Hodison & Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence school district has released a map showing how elementary boundaries could change if the school board chooses to move forward with closing two elementary schools after public hearings, which are set for Saturday.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education March 22, 2023 - 9:22 pm

Lawrence school district’s boundary committee agrees on proposal; final map not yet public

by Maya Hodison

As two Lawrence elementary schools potentially face closures, the school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee on Wednesday evening decided on a proposal for new boundaries, though it’s still unclear what they’ll look like.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education March 8, 2023 - 9:04 pm

Lawrence school district boundary committee’s ‘baseline’ plan would shift several elementary schools’ boundaries

by Maya Hodison

A proposal for new school boundaries will set the foundation for which schools elementary students may be assigned to next year, including possible changes for students whose schools are not facing possible closures.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education March 1, 2023 - 7:06 pm

District committee considers schools that Broken Arrow, Pinckney students could attend if those schools close

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee on Wednesday began discussions of possible boundary changes following the school board’s vote to advance hearings over the possible closures of Pinckney and Broken Arrow elementary schools.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Education February 22, 2023 - 9:01 pm

Lawrence school district’s boundary committee weighs impact of closing Hillcrest Elementary

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee on Wednesday discussed the possible closure of Hillcrest Elementary and its English as a Second Language program, as well as possible implications of the school board’s looming decision on budget cuts.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education February 1, 2022 - 5:40 pm

Lawrence school district’s boundary committee meeting canceled as possible school closures still loom

by Emma Bascom

A planned meeting of the Lawrence school district’s Boundary Advisory Committee has been canceled, meaning BAC members may not have the opportunity to provide feedback on potential school closure scenarios before the school board’s crucial decisions in the coming weeks.

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Education January 26, 2022 - 7:40 pm

Lawrence school district’s boundary committee to take anonymous vote on school closure proposals

by Emma Bascom & Mackenzie Clark

The district’s Boundary Advisory Committee is planning to take an anonymous vote on which school closure scenarios to keep on the table, despite concerns about transparency that some members raised.

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