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Lawrence school board waits to vote on proposed increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday did not vote on the district’s plan to increase meal prices by 10 cents for a third consecutive year.
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Lawrence school board to consider approving 10-cent increase in meal prices
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving a 10-cent increase to student meal prices for the third consecutive year.
Here’s a look at the 2025 candidates for Lawrence school board
All three incumbents whose terms will soon end and four challengers have filed to run for Lawrence school board this year.
Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for Lawrence City Commission and school board elections so far
So far in the 2025 local elections, 12 Lawrence City Commission candidates and five Lawrence school board candidates have filed to run. The deadline to file is noon Monday.
Lawrence school district names interim principal for Prairie Park Elementary School
Denise Johnson, a longtime Lawrence school district employee, has been named interim principal of Prairie Park Elementary School.
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Lawrence school board to meet Tuesday; no reports on agenda
The Lawrence school board will meet Tuesday to consider approving several items on the consent agenda. There were no reports or new business items on the board’s agenda as of Monday afternoon.
Lawrence high schools will return to MacBooks next year
Lawrence school district high schoolers will be issued MacBook laptops again next year after a year of using iPads.
Lawrence school board to vote on purchasing MacBooks for high schoolers, hear report on AVID
The Lawrence school board on Monday will vote on whether to return to MacBooks for high school students for a contract about $1 million more than the district’s previous contract for iPads. The district believes the shift back will better serve student needs.
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New parent messaging tool, MacBooks among possible Lawrence school district ‘enhancements’
A new parent communication tool and a potential comeback for MacBook laptops in high schools are part of changes the Lawrence school district plans to make in 2025-26. Enrollment is also open for two new preschool classes.
Lawrence schools working to mitigate large class sizes; board sets non-district transfer seats
The Lawrence school district expects some large class sizes will continue in the 2025-26 year while enrollment is on the decline and more teachers are needed.
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