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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.

Education June 12, 2023 - 10:22 pm

Lawrence school district will likely see more state funding, but other factors complicate budget process

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district is projecting that an increase to per-pupil funding from the state will add $4 million to next year’s budget, but other factors could offset that increase.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education June 11, 2023 - 11:52 am

Lawrence school board to hear budget update

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will review updates on the district’s budget for next year. No details were available as of Sunday morning.

Education June 6, 2023 - 3:30 pm

Applications now open for vacant Lawrence school board seat

by Lawrence Times

Those who are interested in serving out a 2.5-year term on the Lawrence school board can now apply for the position.

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