Lawrence school board members approved calendars for 2026-2028 that include Indigenous Peoples Day as a paid holiday the same evening that they received a report on Native American Student Services.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an annual report on Native American Student Services. Also, for the fourth meeting in a row, there will be no general public comment.
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday agreed to a tax incentive for developments at the former Reuter buildings and deferred a vote on the district’s 2026-28 calendars to look into adding a paid holiday.
The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will consider approving a tax incentive for developments at the former Reuter buildings, multiyear district calendars for 2026-27 and 2027-28, and a 4.5% increase to preschool tuition.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday approved a contract with a familiar consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an updated online map for the district.
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The newly elected and reelected Lawrence school board members took their oaths on Monday to serve Lawrence Public Schools.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin their new terms.
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The Lawrence school board has called a special meeting to complete a midyear evaluation of Superintendent Jeanice Swift.
The Lawrence school district reported that it gained more new students than it lost in 2024-25 from other countries, private schools and other public schools in Kansas, but it lost more students than it gained to public schools outside of Kansas and homeschooling.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a $142,393 expense to repair damages from a fire in a Lawrence High School locker room.
