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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education July 24, 2023 - 9:12 pm

Lawrence school board approves restorative practices for severe behavior incidents, sets new student fees

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the next step of the district’s restorative practice model, which will apply the practices to more severe student behaviors.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Education July 23, 2023 - 1:54 pm

Lawrence school board to look to approve student fees

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to approve student enrollment fees, including instructional fees, device fees and extra activity fees that will go into effect this fall.

Education July 10, 2023 - 9:40 pm

Classified staff, teachers in Lawrence school district will see raises next year; new contracts ratified

by Maya Hodison

Classified staff and teachers in the Lawrence school district will receive raises next year after the school board on Monday ratified contracts negotiated by the district and its unions.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education July 9, 2023 - 2:35 pm

Lawrence school board to look to approve district employee raises, extend superintendent’s contract

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members on Monday will consider approving contracts with raises for the classified staff and teachers unions. They’ll also consider extending the superintendent’s contract through 2025-26.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education June 26, 2023 - 7:55 pm

Lawrence school board selects Bob Byers as new member

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday selected Bob Byers to fill a vacant board seat for the remainder of the term, through Jan. 12, 2026.

Education June 24, 2023 - 4:38 pm

Lawrence school board to select an applicant to fill vacant seat

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members on Monday will choose an applicant to fill a vacant seat through Jan. 12, 2026. They’ll also consider an MOU with the Lawrence Police Department, and facility rental guidelines and fees.

Education June 20, 2023 - 6:36 pm

Lawrence school board narrows applicants for vacant seat to 4; interviews scheduled for next week

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Tuesday chose four applicants to move forward in the process of filling a vacant seat on the board.

Education June 19, 2023 - 12:26 pm

Lawrence school board to pick 4 applicants to advance in process of filling vacant seat

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board on Tuesday will choose four applicants to advance to interviews for a vacant seat on the board.

Education June 15, 2023 - 8:12 pm

Meet the 8 applicants seeking a seat on the Lawrence school board

by Lawrence Times

Eight people have applied for a vacant Lawrence school board seat, and whoever is selected will serve through January 2026. Meet the applicants and find out why they want to serve.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education June 14, 2023 - 8:15 pm

Tentative contract for Lawrence school district teachers provides raises for all, stipend for SPED teachers

by Maya Hodison

All teachers in the Lawrence school district will receive raises next year under a tentative agreement between the district and its teachers union. The contract will also catch up teachers who did not receive raises in past years and provide additional financial support to special education teachers.

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