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Lawrence school board to consider hiring consultants for enrollment projections, online map
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin their new terms.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider hiring consultants for enrollment projections, online map
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider contracting with a consulting firm to complete enrollment projections and launch an online map for the district. Four board members will also begin their new terms.
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Lawrence school board to consider approving budget, esports and tax break for apartments
The Lawrence school board on Monday will hold public hearings and likely approve the district’s 2025-26 budget. The board will also consider adopting esports and approving a tax incentive for a local housing development.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bathroom policies at Lawrence High School interrupt learning, keep students from accessing toilets
Lawrence High School administrators instituted mass bathroom closures to address behaviors like vaping and skipping class, but these policies are backfiring as kids lose learning time and struggle to find a toilet when they need one.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Pinckney bakery launches in-house production for Lawrence school district
A sweet smell from the Pinckney bakery circulates through the building and travels out the door into Lawrence schools each day. A two-man team now produces baked goods, using local grains, for all school buildings.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Nonpartisan forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates
A nonpartisan civic forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates and their platforms in advance of the Nov. 4 general election.
Lawrence school board tables adoption of esports
The Lawrence school board on Monday requested to know more about esports, including costs, before adopting it as a middle and high school activity.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board to consider adding esports to schools
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider implementing esports teams at middle and high schools after KSHSAA sanctioned the growing activity.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district offers 54-cent hourly raise for support professionals seeking living wage
Union members representing education support specialists hoped they would draw closer to a living wage this year, but the Lawrence school district’s offer on Thursday hit far below their mark.
Lawrence school board approves maximum mill levy that would increase taxes
The Lawrence school board on Monday set a maximum mill levy for the 2025-26 budget that will result in a property tax increase.
Lawrence school board to consider setting maximum property tax rate for 2026; taxes would increase
The Lawrence school board on Monday will consider a maximum mill levy for the 2025-26 budget that would increase property taxes.
Six Lawrence High School alumni to be inducted into Hall of Honor
The Lawrence Lions Alumni Association has announced six inductees into the Hall of Honor this year.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kids Expo to offer free school supplies, shoes and more for Lawrence students
The Lawrence Schools Foundation will soon host its second annual Kids Expo, offering creative activities for families, free screenings, free shoes, back-to-school supplies and more for students who need them.
In federal lawsuit, students allege Lawrence school district’s AI surveillance tool violates their rights
Nine current and former students have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Lawrence Public Schools, alleging the district’s use of a controversial AI surveillance tool violates student privacy.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Open house to celebrate 10 years of Free State High School prairie
An open house Sunday at Free State High School’s prairie will celebrate 10 years of a restoration project there.
Lawrence school district names new communications staff members
The Lawrence school district has announced its new executive director of communications as well as a new coordinator of communications.
Lawrence school board approves 3% raises and more plan time for teachers
Lawrence teachers will receive an $800 raise to their base pay, and elementary and high school teachers will join middle school teachers with having two planning periods instead of one.
