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Lawrence school district administrators say cell phone ban in draft handbook was a mistake; board approves teacher raises
A districtwide cell phone ban was included in a draft of an updated student handbook, but Lawrence school district administrators said Monday it was a mistake, and high school students would still be permitted to use their phones outside of classes.
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Lawrence school district says threats reported at West Middle, Lawrence High were unfounded
Just a week into the school year, Lawrence school district administrators have been working with police to investigate two reports of alleged threatening comments made by students at West Middle School and Lawrence High School.
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Lawrence High School science teacher selected for international education exchange program
Lisa Ball, a science teacher at Lawrence High School, has been awarded the opportunity to participate in an international education exchange program, teaching and learning abroad.
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Lawrence school board, teachers union ratify contract with $825 raises
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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Lawrence school board selects 4 candidates to advance to interviews for board vacancy
The Lawrence school board on Monday took a vote and selected four out of 13 applicants seeking to fill a vacant board seat who will advance to the next round.
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Lawrence school district to offer classified staff members free early childhood services for 2 years
Lawrence Public Schools will offer free early education and enrichment for preschool-age children of classified staff members for the next two school years.
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Lawrence school board to discuss contract with teachers union, move forward with filling vacant seat
Lawrence school board members on Monday will discuss a 2022-23 contract that would give all teachers and certified staff in the district an $825 raise. They’ll also consider which of 13 applicants for a vacant board seat they want to interview.
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Meet the 13 applicants for the Lawrence school board vacancy
The call for community members interested in filling a vacant Lawrence school board seat has yielded a baker’s dozen responses.
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Lawrence police hoping for 6 school resource officers this year; some school board members hesitant
Although Lawrence school board members spoke highly about the Lawrence police officers serving as SROs, some have voiced concerns about the potential for students whose mental health may be struggling to interact with the criminal justice system — particularly at the middle school level.
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Lawrence school board approves $120K for consultant to project future enrollment and facility usage
The Lawrence school board unanimously approved Monday a $120,000 partnership with a consulting firm to help guide the budget process and determine the future of the district’s schools.
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Lawrence school district to hold series of meetings on school safety
Lawrence Public Schools leaders will host several community forums this month to discuss school safety.
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Lawrence school board to consider hiring firm to help determine the future of neighborhood schools
The Lawrence school board will consider a proposal Monday to hire a consulting firm to assist in projecting future enrollment and use of school buildings.
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Want to serve on the Lawrence school board? Here’s your chance to apply
The Lawrence school board is now accepting applications to fill its vacant seventh seat.
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Schwegler Elementary counselor selected as Lawrence Public Schools mental health coordinator
Kiley Luckett, counselor at Schwegler Elementary School, has been selected for the position of Lawrence Public Schools mental health coordinator, according to a news release from the school district.
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Lawrence school board members want applicant for vacancy to run for office
Lawrence school board members will ask whoever applies for a now-vacant seat to pledge to run for the office in November 2023.
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Lawrence school board to start discussing next year’s budget sooner than usual
Lawrence school board members on Monday will begin their discussion of the district’s next budget earlier than usual in the cycle. They’ll also discuss the process to fill a vacancy left by Andrew Nussbaum’s resignation.