The Board of Education of Lawrence Public Schools, USD 497, will meet in the Interactive Technology Center (First Floor) of the Educational Support & Distribution Center, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, at 7 p.m.

Call to Order

Approval of Agenda

Special Recognition

Lawrence High School KSHSAA Class 6A State Boys' Cross Country Championship Team and Coaches

• Chip Anderson, head coach

Lawrence Free State High School KSHSAA Class 6A Girls' Cross Country Third Place Team and Coaches

• Steve Heffernan, head coach

Lawrence Free State High School KSHSAA Class 6A State Football Runner Up Team and Coaches

• Bob Lisher, head coach

Recognition of Audience

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS MARKED WITH *)

Consent agenda items are those that are considered routine and are adopted by one motion, unless any Board Member or the Superintendent requests that an item be removed.  The item/items removed are voted on separately.

Motion: I move the Board adopt the items listed on the Consent Agenda.

Minutes*

November 24, 2008, executive session and regular meeting

Financial Reports*

Personnel Report*

Monthly Vouchers*

Approvals*

1. Adoption of 403(b) Retirement Plan and Policy Regarding Funding Vehicle(s)/Vendor(s) Selection and Deselection
2. Addendum to Sungard Bi-Tech (IFAS) Administrative Software
3. Amendment to GeneralSports Venue, LLC Contract

Board Policies, First Reading*

1. KI - Material Distribution in Schools
2. CEF - Expense Reimbursement and Credit Cards
3. CN - Records
4. A - District Authority
5. ABE - District Goals and Objectives

Report of President of Board of Education

Report of Superintendent of Schools

Board Commentary

New Business

Report

Elementary Planning Time

• Kim Bodensteiner, chief academic officer
• Adela Solis, president, Lawrence Education Association

Discussion

Configuration of Interview Teams for Superintendent Semi-finalists and Finalists

• Craig Grant, president, board of education

Adjournment

Announcements