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Lawrence school board gives cell phone policy initial approval after district suggests ‘guidance’ in opposition
Lawrence school board members on Monday gave initial approval to a draft cell phone policy, despite district administrators proposing guidance that directly conflicts with the draft as it’s written.
Lawrence school board gives cell phone policy initial approval after district suggests ‘guidance’ in opposition
Lawrence school board members on Monday gave initial approval to a draft cell phone policy, despite district administrators proposing guidance that directly conflicts with the draft as it’s written.
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Lawrence school board narrowly approves First Management tax breaks
The Lawrence school board on Monday voted 4-3 to approve tax breaks for First Management Inc. to renovate a downtown building into its new corporate headquarters.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Statewide policy bans trans girls from girls’ sports; Lawrence school district ‘will not waver’ in support of students
A new statewide policy bars transgender girls from girls’ sports, but the Lawrence school district is still evaluating what compliance will look like and voicing support for trans and gender-nonconforming students and employees.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board, Douglas County Commission to consider tax breaks for First Management headquarters
The Lawrence school board and Douglas County Commission will soon weigh whether to give First Management Inc. tax breaks to renovate a downtown building into its new corporate headquarters.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider budget that would raise property taxes, hear report on social media addiction
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider approving the district’s proposed maximum budget for the upcoming year, which would increase property taxes.
See where Lawrence City Commission, school board primary candidates fared best
Both the Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board primary races showed east-west splits when looking at which candidates came in first at each polling place.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Dever, Lawrence City Commission incumbents take top 4; Kimball, Miner to advance in school board race
As unofficial final results were handed out for the Lawrence City Commission and school board primary races, multiple candidates emphasized the importance of their strategy as they advance to the general election in November: interacting directly with voters.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
It’s Election Day in Lawrence; here’s what you need to know
Voters today will narrow the fields of Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board candidates. Elected officials in those positions make some of the decisions that reach closest to home.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board primary candidates share views on school closures, relationship with administrators and more
Getting ready to vote? Here are the Lawrence school board primary candidates’ thoughts on the board’s relationship with district administration, the board’s choice to close two schools, and who should make decisions on “controversial” lesson topics.
Lawrence school district names interim principal of virtual school
The Lawrence school district has named Zach Harwood interim principal of Lawrence Virtual School.
Lawrence middle school arrival, dismissal times changing; days shortened by 25 minutes
Lawrence middle schools will have new arrival and dismissal times for the upcoming 2023-24 school year, and students will have 25 minutes less time in school each day.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district programs moving into Pinckney and Broken Arrow buildings
Lawrence school district programs are moving into the former Pinckney and Broken Arrow elementary schools; middle school redesign work is underway; restroom signage is getting more inclusive; and more updates on district facilities.
One week remains until Election Day in Lawrence; here’s what you need to know
Early voting is underway in Lawrence, and one week remains until the nonpartisan primary Election Day. Here’s what’s on the ballot and how you can cast your vote.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board approves restorative practices for severe behavior incidents, sets new student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved the next step of the district’s restorative practice model, which will apply the practices to more severe student behaviors.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to look to approve student fees
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to approve student enrollment fees, including instructional fees, device fees and extra activity fees that will go into effect this fall.
Meet the 2023 Lawrence school board candidates
Five Lawrence school board seats are going to be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Meet the 12 candidates who are running to serve.
