The Lawrence school district is not expecting additional costs associated with transportation for students attending its planned STEAM school, which will most likely have longer school days but maintain early release Wednesdays.
Attendance and behavior has improved among students who transferred from two elementary schools the Lawrence school board closed, according to the district. Board members will also hear an update on plans for the STEAM school at LMCMS.
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The Lawrence school district’s planned STEAM middle school could have a late start in addition to early dismissal on Wednesdays, longer school days, and other factors differing from the other middle schools.
As enrollment keeps trending downward, Lawrence school board members on Monday heard some additional details about possible ways to cut costs, including hiring specialized positions rather than going through contractors.
The Lawrence school district’s superintendent and school board president on Monday defended the reinstatement of two administrative positions that had previously been cut from the district’s budget.
As enrollment continues to decline, the Lawrence school district is considering ways to cut costs, such as hiring employees rather than outside contractors and using solar energy, according to a budget update the school board will receive Monday.
After the Lawrence school board voted to close two elementary schools last year, some local families now wrestling with doubts about their future in the district and the community.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday approved tax breaks for a project to revamp the historic building at 900 Rhode Island St., at no cost to the district.
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The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving tax breaks for a project to revamp the historic building at 900 Rhode Island St. into a community space and restaurant.
The number of teachers who left the Lawrence school district at the conclusion of the 2022-23 year was lower than in previous years, according to a human resources report.
