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Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will consider approving new contracts with teachers and district staff, administrator raises, and an increase to meal prices.
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Lawrence school board members on Monday approved a change to health insurance plans that will keep costs about the same for the school district but increase costs for employees who wish to keep their current coverage.
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Lawrence school district teachers will see raises of at least $3,000 and ESPs will be paid a minimum of $20 per hour if Lawrence Education Association members and the school board approve a tentative agreement.
The Douglas County Elections Office has certified the results of the 2025 election, with no changes to the winners of the Lawrence City Commission election and confirmation of a school board seat that had been too close to call.
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Voters will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members in the upcoming general election. Here are the endorsements of two local labor unions.
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday approved a $1 hourly raise for education support professionals.
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The bargaining team for education support professionals accepted an offer from the Lawrence school district for a $1 hourly raise. The offer will go next to the union members for a vote.
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Union members told Lawrence school board members Monday that education support specialists are well overdue for a living wage.
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Lawrence Public Schools staff members across the district rallied Thursday morning to let administrators and school board members know that the 54-cent hourly wage increase they’ve proposed is not enough.
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Union members representing education support specialists hoped they would draw closer to a living wage this year, but the Lawrence school district’s offer on Thursday hit far below their mark.
