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Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education January 16, 2023 - 1:00 pm

Community invited to public input sessions with Lawrence school district’s budget planning committee

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence community members are invited to participate in two public input sessions this week to discuss a tentative school district budget proposal that includes four-day school weeks and closures of three schools.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education January 11, 2023 - 10:24 pm

Lawrence school district’s Futures Planning Committee favors 4-day weeks, closing 3 buildings

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school district’s Futures Planning Committee on Wednesday in a preliminary vote advanced a budget scenario suggesting a four-day school week, closing two elementary schools and a middle school, and cutting a district administration position.

Education January 9, 2023 - 11:41 pm

Projected enrollment decline causes financial concerns for Lawrence school district

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence schools are expected to steadily decrease in enrollment over the next five years, causing district budget concerns as well as questions about the future of the Lawrence community as a whole.

Education January 8, 2023 - 1:26 pm

Lawrence school board to hear enrollment projections from consulting firm, update on Futures Planning Committee

by Maya Hodison

The consulting firm hired by the Lawrence school district will report its progress to the school board on Monday, including projections of declining enrollment and a possible budget scenario that would close three schools next year.

Education December 12, 2022 - 8:23 pm

Lawrence school district piloting iPads at high schools as possible replacement for MacBooks

by Mackenzie Clark

Some Lawrence high schoolers are using iPads this fall as part of a pilot program. The devices are under consideration for a broader rollout, to replace laptops as a cost-cutting measure. 

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Education November 30, 2022 - 10:39 pm

Lawrence school district’s planning committee concerned about ‘skewed’ survey results

by Maya Hodison

Members of the Lawrence school district’s committee for budget and facility planning expressed discontent with a district survey aimed at gaining the community’s feedback on budget cuts.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education November 13, 2022 - 3:25 pm

‘At-risk’ student count is up, virtual school enrollment is down; numbers will help guide Lawrence school district’s budget

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence school board on Monday will hear an update on the district’s enrollment counts as part of planning for next year’s budget. The number of ”at-risk” students increased more than 50%, but other factors may offset some of that funding.

Education September 12, 2022 - 9:18 pm

Lawrence school board approves maximum budget, hears update on future planning committee

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence school board members on Monday approved the 2022-23 budget and heard an overview of the committee that will help shape the district’s future.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Education September 11, 2022 - 1:58 pm

Lawrence school board on Monday to consider approving maximum budget

by Maya Hodison & Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence school board members on Monday will look to approve the district’s maximum budget for 2022-23, hear an update on the new ”Futures Planning Committee” and more.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education August 22, 2022 - 10:21 pm

Lawrence school board, teachers union ratify contract with $825 raises

by Maya Hodison

Certified staff in the Lawrence school district will all receive an $825 salary increase, the school board and teachers union agreed Monday in ratifying a 2022-23 contract.

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