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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.

Lawrence news June 1, 2023 - 1:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission, school board will have primary elections; here’s who’s running

by Lawrence Times

Noon Thursday was the deadline to file to run for local office. Here are the candidates for Lawrence City Commission and the Lawrence school board.

Education May 31, 2023 - 7:16 pm

Lawrence school board to begin process to fill vacant seat

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board will soon begin seeking an applicant to fill a vacant seat following a board member’s recent resignation.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 28, 2023 - 9:43 am

Lawrence school board to hold special meeting to discuss how to fill vacant seat

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school board will meet Wednesday evening to discuss the process to fill the seat of board member Kay Emerson, who on Friday announced her plans to resign.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 26, 2023 - 5:13 pm

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson to resign

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence school board member Kay Emerson is resigning from the board, she announced via Facebook on Friday.

Education May 21, 2023 - 3:26 pm

Lawrence school board to consider selling land to affordable housing group, paying contractor more

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider selling surplus property to Tenants to Homeowners, and increasing payment to the contractor the district hired to help with budget planning.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education May 9, 2023 - 4:34 pm

Native American students participate in cultural activities through Lawrence school district’s support program

by Maya Hodison

Out of the 574 federally recognized tribal nations in the United States, approximately 120 are represented within the Lawrence school district, Kenny St. Pierre told school board members on Monday.

Education May 8, 2023 - 11:07 pm

Restorative practice is ‘alive and well’ in Lawrence school district, administrator says

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday heard a report from administrators on steps the district is taking to make high levels of achievement more equitable for students, including a restorative approach to behavior incidents. 

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