Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
As developers regularly request tax breaks from the City of Lawrence, some former members of a public committee that used to review incentives would like to see more transparency and collaboration in the process.
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The student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney is soon to open. Lawrence school board members expressed their excitement Tuesday after hearing an update from staff behind the project.
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Lawrence school board members on Tuesday will hear updates on the student-focused coffee shop at Community Connections at Pinckney.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board members heard about 10 major capital projects costing $8.5 million, and the superintendent shared that there are no preschool spots open, but there is a waitlist available for people who are interested.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
After nearly a year missing, open public comment has returned to the Lawrence school board’s meeting agenda for Monday.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved its 2026-27 budget, which will increase property taxes despite slightly decreasing the property tax rate. Also, public comment will soon return.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hold hearings to allow members of the public to comment on the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget that would increase property taxes, despite a slight decrease in the district’s overall tax rate.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board President Bob Byers said Monday that he plans to restore public comment at board meetings, limiting speakers to comments on items included on that meeting’s agenda at first.
Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved publication of its proposed 2026-27 budget that would increase the amount the district collects in property taxes, despite a slight decrease in its overall tax rate.
Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider setting the maximum property tax rate for their upcoming budget, and they’ll hear an update on artificial intelligence.
