Lawrence school board members on Monday gave initial approval to a draft cell phone policy, despite district administrators proposing guidance that directly conflicts with the draft as it’s written.
A new policy imposing a cell-phone free instructional day is on the table, and while some Lawrence parents believe it would better support teachers, others said they’re worried about the safety implications.
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A draft cell phone policy would prohibit Lawrence school district students from using their phones during school hours, but some exceptions are included and discipline is not a focus of the policy.
The Lawrence school board on Monday voted to have the Kansas Association of School Boards lead its search for a permanent superintendent.
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hold two interviews with firms as part of the board’s search for a permanent superintendent.
Lawrence school board members said they’d like to see deeper data and hear more about the day-to-day actions and impacts of the district’s equity work following a fall update Monday.
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A consultant will provide a Lawrence school district committee with more data to assist its high school boundary proposals before two upcoming public input meetings.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on equity data from this fall and also consider approving a contract for a consultant to help complete high school boundary analyses.
Eligibility requirements for a federal grant the Lawrence school district’s Native American Student Services utilizes has changed to allow more students to be served, the program coordinator told the Lawrence school board Tuesday.
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The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will hear an update on the district’s Native American Student Services.
