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Education October 11, 2021 - 8:32 pm

Lawrence school board honors Indigenous people, meets in private to discuss PAL-CWA tentative agreement, and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday honored Indigenous people in the district, approved a donation of trees for Cordley Elementary’s playground and more.

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Education October 10, 2021 - 2:35 pm

Lawrence school board to consider donation of trees for Cordley Elementary playground

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a donation of trees for the playground at Cordley, then meet in executive session to discuss contracts with the PAL-CWA union.

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Education October 9, 2021 - 8:33 pm

Lawrence school board candidates critique process of evaluating superintendent’s job performance

by Tricia Masenthin

Candidates for Lawrence school board defined their perceived roles in public education advocacy, budgeting, COVID-19 safety protocols, hiring, wage increases and grading the superintendent during the teachers union forum on Saturday.

Lawrence news October 4, 2021 - 6:15 pm

Douglas County Democrats to host Lawrence City Commission, school board candidate forums this week

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence community can tune in this week to hear more from Lawrence City Commission and school board candidates through two upcoming virtual forums sponsored by the Douglas County Democrats. 

Education October 3, 2021 - 12:54 pm

Meet the Lawrence school board candidates

by Lawrence Times

We gave Lawrence school board candidates a chance to update their answers to our earlier questionnaire as they proceed to the general election on Nov. 2.

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Education September 27, 2021 - 9:46 pm

Lawrence school board hears fresh ideas for boosting BIPOC staff recruitment, enrollment estimates and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board heard tonight about district staff’s efforts to recruit BIPOC staff, fill positions and more; plus updates on enrollment and a message about “devious licks” from the superintendent.

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Education September 26, 2021 - 5:49 pm

Lawrence school board to hear report on staff diversity and retention, consider graduation requirement change and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear a report on recruitment and retention of BIPOC staff, consider reducing elective requirements for seniors this year and more.

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Lawrence news September 19, 2021 - 11:49 am

Several Lawrence City Commission, Lawrence school board forums coming up

by Lawrence Times

As we near the general election on Nov. 2, several local groups are planning candidate forums to help Lawrence voters make up their minds.

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Education September 13, 2021 - 9:56 pm

Lawrence school board approves 2-year retention incentive pay plan for staff, a new budget and more

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board on Monday approved retention payments for staff, discussed budget priorities and quarantine measures, and more.

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Education September 13, 2021 - 12:16 am

Lawrence school board to conduct final budget hearings, consider retention bonuses for staff

by Tricia Masenthin

The Lawrence school board at its meeting Monday will hold budget hearings, consider retention bonuses for most staff and more.

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