Unified School District 497, KS
Nuestro registro de Unified School District 497 podría estar desactualizado. El registro más reciente que tenemos es del Mon Mar 23, 2026. (hace 161 días) Es posible que las reuniones más nuevas aún no se hayan publicado en el portal oficial, o que aún no las hayamos recopilado. Esto describe nuestro registro, no si el consejo o junta se ha reunido. Consulte el portal oficial antes de concluir que no hay nada programado.
Unified School District 497KS averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$280,600 Distrito escolar
Reuniones recientes
Mon Mar 23, 2026
Board Business Meeting
La Junta aprueba contrato de $42K de visión arquitectónica para la planificación de instalaciones
La Junta de Educación de Lawrence Public Schools aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluyó un acuerdo inicial de $42,000 con ACI Boland Architects y socios para servicios de planificación y visión arquitectónica, y una oferta de $284,105.92 para el mantenimiento de asfalto y concreto en seis sitios escolares. La reunión también incluyó informes del superintendente y del presidente de la junta, así como actualizaciones legislativas. Todos los puntos fueron aprobados unánimemente.
- Aprobado contrato de $42,000 por servicios de planificación y visión arquitectónica con ACI Boland Architects, Clark|Huesemann LLC y Multistudio
- Aprobada oferta de $284,105.92 por mantenimiento de asfalto y concreto de Phillips Site Work, Inc. para Community Connections at Pinckney y cinco escuelas primarias/secundarias
- Presupuesto total del proyecto para el trabajo de asfalto fijado en $365,921.81, incluyendo contingencia e ingeniería
- Langston Hughes Elementary School servirá como sitio de estudio inicial para el desarrollo del concepto
- Agenda de consentimiento adoptada unánimemente por los siete miembros de la junta
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Board Business Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Interactive Technology Center (First Floor)
Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044
Meetings can also be live-streamed on our USD497 Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@USD497/streams
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Board Business Meeting
Type
Procedural
For the safety of all those in attendance, the display of signs or banners will not be permitted. If you have a sign or banner, you will be asked to leave it outside the boardroom for the duration of the meeting.
Tonight’s meeting is a meeting of the board held in public, not a public hearing or discussion with the board. Please be respectful of the presenters, the board, and your fellow audience members as we discuss and deliberate the items on tonight’s agenda. Comments or actions that are threatening to or disrespectful of presenters, the board, or others in attendance, including use of foul language or any other behavior that is disruptive of the board meeting, will result in immediate removal from the meeting.
Patrons may be invited to share comments as part of the Public Comment portion of the meeting as outlined in Board Policy BCBI. That time is set aside on the board’s agenda for members of the public to share their thoughts; it is not a time for dialogue with or a question and answer session …
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Board Business Meeting
La Junta aprueba renovación de $3.5M para Centennial Campus
La Junta de Educación llevó a cabo una reunión de negocios el 9 de marzo de 2026, aprobando varios proyectos de capital para el Centennial Campus como parte de su reapertura como Choice Campus. Los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyeron servicios de ingeniería, reemplazo de techo y una renovación mayor, todos aprobados por unanimidad.
- Aprobó una tarifa de ingeniería de $28,170 a Norton & Schmidt para la administración de la construcción de Centennial Campus
- Aprobó un contrato de reemplazo de techo de $625,828.50 con Meridian Roofing Solutions en Centennial Campus
- Aprobó un contrato de renovación de $3,503,603 con Centric Projects para Centennial Campus, incluyendo fondos de contingencia y para alarmas de incendio/baños
- Todos los proyectos fueron pagados con fondos de gastos de capital, los cuales no pueden utilizarse para salarios de aula
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Board Business Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Interactive Technology Center (First Floor)
Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044
Meetings can also be live-streamed on our USD497 Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@USD497/streams
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Board Business Meeting
Type
Procedural
For the safety of all those in attendance, the display of signs or banners will not be permitted. If you have a sign or banner, you will be asked to leave it outside the boardroom for the duration of the meeting.
Tonight’s meeting is a meeting of the board held in public, not a public hearing or discussion with the board. Please be respectful of the presenters, the board, and your fellow audience members as we discuss and deliberate the items on tonight’s agenda. Comments or actions that are threatening to or disrespectful of presenters, the board, or others in attendance, including use of foul language or any other behavior that is disruptive of the board meeting, will result in immediate removal from the meeting.
Patrons may be invited to share comments as part of the Public Comment portion of the meeting as outlined in Board Policy BCBI. That time is set aside on the board’s agenda for members of the public to share their thoughts; it is not a time for dialogue with or a question and answer session wi …
Mon Feb 23, 2026
Board Business Meeting
La junta escolar aprueba remodelación de cabina de prensa por $429k y mejoras al teatro por $574k
La junta aprobó los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo un contrato de $429,550 con Mammoth Sports Construction para la remodelación de la cabina de prensa de Free State High School y un contrato de $574,310 con BHS Construction para actualizaciones del teatro de la escuela intermedia. La junta también llevó a cabo dos sesiones ejecutivas: una para negociaciones entre empleador y empleado y otra por litigios potenciales con asesoría legal. El superintendente, el presidente de la junta y los comités presentaron informes.
- Remodelación de la cabina de prensa de Free State High School: oferta base de $390,500 más $39,050 de contingencia = $429,550 en total
- Actualizaciones del teatro de la escuela intermedia: oferta base de $522,100 más $52,210 de contingencia = $574,310 en total
- Sesión ejecutiva (20 min) para negociaciones de contrato con el superintendente y el subdirector
- Sesión ejecutiva (30 min) por litigios potenciales con asesoría legal
- Reglas de comentarios públicos: prohibición de carteles, el comportamiento disruptivo resultará en la expulsión
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✓ Decidido: Board approves $574,310 contract for middle school theater updates
The Lawrence Public Schools Board approved its agenda and entered two executive sessions. Under the consent agenda, the board accepted bids for a high‑school press‑box remodel ($429,550), a middle‑school theater renovation ($574,310), and purchased playground equipment for two preschool classrooms ($103,967). The board also approved the personnel report, monthly voucher summary, and February 9 meeting minutes before adjourning.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Recessed to executive session for contract negotiations (unanimous)
- Recessed to executive session for potential litigation discussion (unanimous)
- Accepted $390,500 press‑box remodel bid (total $429,550 with contingency) (unanimous)
- Accepted $522,100 theater update bid (total $574,310 with contingency) (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of playground equipment for $103,967 (total $114,363 with contingency) (unanimous)
- Approved February 23 personnel report (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Board Business Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Interactive Technology Center (First Floor)
Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044
Meetings can also be live-streamed on our USD497 Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@USD497/streams
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Board Business Meeting
Type
Procedural
For the safety of all those in attendance, the display of signs or banners will not be permitted. If you have a sign or banner, you will be asked to leave it outside the boardroom for the duration of the meeting.
Tonight’s meeting is a meeting of the board held in public, not a public hearing or discussion with the board. Please be respectful of the presenters, the board, and your fellow audience members as we discuss and deliberate the items on tonight’s agenda. Comments or actions that are threatening to or disrespectful of presenters, the board, or others in attendance, including use of foul language or any other behavior that is disruptive of the board meeting, will result in immediate removal from the meeting.
Patrons may be invited to share comments as part of the Public Comment portion of the meeting as outlined in Board Policy BCBI. That time is set aside on the board’s agenda for members of the public to share their thoughts; it is not a time for dialogue with or a question and answer sessi …
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Board Business Meeting (Monday, February 23, 2026)
Generated by Nikki Naumann on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Members present
Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Yolanda Franklin, Matt Lancaster
1. Opening Items
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
At 6:00 p.m., Board President, GR Gordon-Ross, called to order a meeting of the Board of Education.
Action: 1.2 Approval of Agenda
"I move the Board of Education approve the agenda for its February 23, 2026 meeting."
Motion by Bob Byers, second by Matt Lancaster
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Yolanda Franklin, Matt Lancaster
Action, Discussion: 1.3 Executive Session: 20 Minutes
At 6:01 p.m. the board of education, along with Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift, superintendent, Dr. Larry Englebrick, deputy superintendent, and Kristen Ryan, assistant superintendent, enter into executive session.
"I move the Board of Education recess to executive session to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract to discuss negotiations, pursuant to the exception for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA; with Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift, superintendent; Dr. Larry Englebrick, deputy superintendent; and Kristen Ryan, assistant superintendent; invited to be prese …
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Board Business Meeting
La junta aprueba el reemplazo de un enfriador de $387K en Lawrence High School
La junta aprobó una agenda de consentimiento que incluye el reemplazo de un enfriador por $387,283 en Lawrence High School, el reemplazo de un generador de emergencia por $155,400 en el Educational Support Center, y un acuerdo de alquiler de tres años para un pintor de líneas robótico Turf Tank con un costo de $17,700 en el primer año y $16,000 anualmente a partir de entonces. Estos artículos fueron adoptados mediante una sola moción sin discusión separada.
- Reemplazo del enfriador de Lawrence High School: $387,283 en total provenientes de fondos de gastos de capital
- Reemplazo del generador de emergencia de reserva del Educational Support Center: $155,400 provenientes de fondos de gastos de capital
- Alquiler plurianual del pintor de líneas robótico Turf Tank: $17,700 el primer año, $16,000 los años dos y tres provenientes de fondos del fondo general
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✓ Decidido: Board approves generator, chiller, and talent software contracts
The Lawrence Public Schools Board approved multiple facility and technology contracts totaling over $500,000, including a generator replacement at the Educational Support Center and a PowerSchool talent solution. The board also approved personnel reports, financial summaries, and the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Approved $155,400 generator replacement project (7-0)
- Approved $387,283 chiller replacement project (7-0)
- Approved $74,310 PowerSchool Talent Perform Solution (7-0)
- Approved $50,000 Incubator Kitchen grant (7-0)
- Approved staff and community calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (7-0)
- Approved January 27, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved monthly vouchers and financial reports (7-0)
- Entered executive session for superintendent evaluation (6-0)
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Board Business Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Interactive Technology Center (First Floor)
Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044
Meetings can also be live-streamed on our USD497 Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@USD497/streams
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Board Business Meeting
Type
Procedural
For the safety of all those in attendance, the display of signs or banners will not be permitted. If you have a sign or banner, you will be asked to leave it outside the boardroom for the duration of the meeting.
Tonight’s meeting is a meeting of the board held in public, not a public hearing or discussion with the board. Please be respectful of the presenters, the board, and your fellow audience members as we discuss and deliberate the items on tonight’s agenda. Comments or actions that are threatening to or disrespectful of presenters, the board, or others in attendance, including use of foul language or any other behavior that is disruptive of the board meeting, will result in immediate removal from the meeting.
Patrons may be invited to share comments as part of the Public Comment portion of the meeting as outlined in Board Policy BCBI. That time may be provided on the board’s agenda for members of the public to share their thoughts; it is not a time for dialogue with or a question and answer …
📄 De las actas
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Board Business Meeting (Monday, February 9, 2026)
Generated by Nikki Naumann on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Members present
Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Matt Lancaster, Yolanda Franklin (virtual)
1. Opening Items
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
At 6:00 p.m., Board President, GR Gordon-Ross, called to order a meeting of the Board of Education.
Note: Member Cadue-Blackwood did not join the meeting until 6:04 due to traffic issues. Member Franklin did not join the meeting until approximately 6:05 due to technical issues.
Action: 1.2 Approval of Agenda
"I move the Board of Education approve the agenda for its February 9, 2026 meeting."
Motion by Shannon Kimball, second by Bob Byers
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Matt Lancaster
Not Present at Vote: Carole Cadue-Blackwood, Yolanda Franklin
Information: 1.3 Report of Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift, superintendent, gives a report and shows a presentation.
Information: 1.4 Report of Board of Education President
GR Gordon-Ross, board president, gives a report.
Information: 1.5 Public Education Legislative and State Board of Education Updates
Member Shannon Kimball gave an update.
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
Board Report(s) Meeting
El consejo aprueba nuevo corredor de seguros de salud y servicios de ingeniería de instalaciones
El Consejo de Educación aprobó un nuevo contrato de tarifa plana para la agencia de seguros de beneficios marginales para abordar el aumento de los costos de los seguros de salud. El consejo también autorizó servicios de ingeniería para el Campus Choice en Centennial y renovó un sistema de alerta de pánico portátil a nivel del distrito.
- Aprobó a Holmes Murphy como corredor de seguros de beneficios marginales por una tarifa plana de $175,000
- Aprobó $143,875 para Lankford | Fendler & Associates LLC para servicios de ingeniería en Choice Campus at Centennial
- Aprobó la renovación anual del sistema de alerta de pánico portátil Centegix Wearable Panic Alert System con un costo que no exceda de $146,200
- Presentado el informe del Superintendente de Escuelas
- Actualización legislativa proporcionada
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✓ Decidido: Board approves engineering services, safety renewals, and preschool tuition
The Board of Education approved several items via consent agenda, including insurance broker selection and school policy updates. Members also approved $690 monthly tuition for the 2026/27 preschool program and participation in a tax rebate project for Reuter Buildings. Staff and community calendars were tabled for a later date.
- Approved Holmes Murphy as fringe benefit insurance broker (6-0)
- Approved $143,875 for engineering services at Choice Campus at Centennial (6-0)
- Approved Centegix Wearable Panic Alert System renewal up to $146,200 (6-0)
- Approved $92,240 for AVID Site Membership and Professional Learning fees (6-0)
- Approved several board policy second readings via consent agenda (6-0)
- Approved $690 monthly tuition for 2026/27 preschool students (6-0)
- Approved participation in Reuter Building Neighborhood Revitalization tax rebate (5-1)
- Tabled staff and community calendars for a later date
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Board Report(s) Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Interactive Technology Center (First Floor)
Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044
Meetings can also be live-streamed on our USD497 Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@USD497/streams
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 27, 2026 - Board Report(s) Meeting
Type
Procedural
For the safety of all those in attendance, the display of signs or banners will not be permitted. If you have a sign or banner, you will be asked to leave it outside the boardroom for the duration of the meeting.
Tonight’s meeting is a meeting of the board held in public, not a public hearing or discussion with the board. Please be respectful of the presenters, the board, and your fellow audience members as we discuss and deliberate the items on tonight’s agenda. Comments or actions that are threatening to or disrespectful of presenters, the board, or others in attendance, including use of foul language or any other behavior that is disruptive of the board meeting, will result in immediate removal from the meeting.
Patrons may be invited to share comments as part of the Public Comment portion of the meeting as outlined in Board Policy BCBI. That time may be provided on the board’s agenda for members of the public to share their thoughts; it is not a time for dialogue with or a question and an …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
Board Report(s) Meeting (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)
Generated by Nikki Naumann on Friday, January 30, 2026
Members present
Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Matt Lancaster
1. Opening Items
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
At 6:00 p.m., Board President, GR Gordon-Ross, called to order a meeting of the Board of Education.
Action: 1.2 Approval of Agenda
"I move the Board of Education approve the agenda for the January 27, 2026 meeting."
Motion by Bob Byers, second by Matt Lancaster
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Matt Lancaster
Information: 1.3 Report of Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift, superintendent, gives a report and shows a presentation.
Information: 1.4 Report of Board of Education President
GR Gordon-Ross, board president, gives a report.
Discussion, Information: 1.5 Board Committee Reports
Multiple board members give reports of the committee's that they attended. Discussion continues.
Information: 1.6 Legislative Update
Information is given.
Discussion, Information: 1.7 Board Commentary
Multiple board members give commentary. Discussion continues.
2. Consent Agenda
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Board Report(s) Meeting
La Junta nombra a Bob Byers para cubrir vacante y toma juramento a nuevos miembros
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Lawrence llevará a cabo una reunión de informe de la junta que es mayormente procedimental, incluyendo la toma de juramento de miembros nuevos y reelegidos, el nombramiento de Bob Byers para cubrir una vacante en la junta y su posterior nombramiento como vicepresidente. La junta también considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye un acuerdo de servicio de internet por cinco años con Midco para el sitio de Wakarusa Valley por un costo total de $35,500.
- Nombramiento de Bob Byers, quien quedó en cuarto lugar en la elección de noviembre de 2025, para cubrir la vacante de la junta hasta enero de 2028
- Toma de juramento de Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Matt Lancaster y Bob Byers
- Nombramiento de Bob Byers como vicepresidente de la junta hasta julio de 2026
- Elemento de la agenda de consentimiento: aprobación de un acuerdo de servicio de internet por cinco años de hasta $35,500 con Midco para el sitio de Wakarusa Valley (1104 E. 1000 Rd.)
- Reconocimiento de enero como el Mes de Reconocimiento de la Junta Escolar
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✓ Decidido: Board appoints Byers as vice-president and approves consent agenda items
The board appointed Bob Byers to fill a vacancy and serve as vice-president, approved a consent agenda including policy readings and financial reports, and authorized the purchase of choir uniforms and a truck chassis.
- Appointed Bob Byers to fill board vacancy (6-0)
- Appointed Bob Byers as board vice-president (6-0)
- Approved Wakarusa Valley internet service renewal ($35,500)
- Approved middle school choir uniforms ($21,715)
- Approved F-350 chassis purchase ($50,781)
- Approved policy readings for enrollment, adult students, visitors, executive session, and ratification procedures
- Approved personnel report and monthly vouchers
- Approved financial and donation reports for November 2025
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Board Report(s) Meeting
6:00 p.m.
Interactive Technology Center (First Floor)
Educational Support Center
110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044
Meetings can also be live-streamed on our USD497 Youtube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/@USD497/streams
1. Opening Items
Subject
1.1 Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Board Report(s) Meeting
Type
Procedural
For the safety of all those in attendance, the display of signs or banners will not be permitted. If you have a sign or banner, you will be asked to leave it outside the boardroom for the duration of the meeting.
Tonight’s meeting is a meeting of the board held in public, not a public hearing or discussion with the board. Please be respectful of the presenters, the board, and your fellow audience members as we discuss and deliberate the items on tonight’s agenda. Comments or actions that are threatening to or disrespectful of presenters, the board, or others in attendance, including use of foul language or any other behavior that is disruptive of the board meeting, will result in immediate removal from the meeting.
Patrons will be invited to share comments as part of the Public Comment portion of the meeting as outlined in Board Policy BCBI. That time is set aside on the board’s agenda for members of the public to share their thoughts; it is not a time for dialogue with or a question and answe …
📄 De las actas
Texto extraído del documento oficial de actas (extracción automatizada — puede contener errores).
Board Report(s) Meeting (Monday, January 12, 2026)
Generated by Nikki Naumann on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Members present
Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Bob Byers, Yolanda Franklin, Matt Lancaster
Note: Bob Byers does not take the podium until 6:12 p.m., after item 1.4.
1. Opening Items
Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
At 6:03 p.m., Board President, GR Gordon-Ross, called to order a meeting of the Board of Education.
Procedural: 1.2 Board Member Initiation
New and Re-elected Board Members - Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, and Matt Lancaster sworn in by the Deputy County Clerk, Jamie Shew. Board members Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, and Matt Lancaster take the podium immediately following their initiation.
Action, Procedural: 1.3 Board Member Appointment
"I move the Board of Education to appoint Bob Byers, the fourth-place finisher from the November 4, 2025, USD 497 general election, to fill the current board vacancy, term to extend through January 2028."
Motion by GR Gordon-Ross, second by Carole Cadue-Blackwood
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yes: Kelly Jones, Shannon Kimball, Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, Yolanda Franklin, Matt Lancaster
Not Present at Vote: Bob Byers
Procedural: 1.4 Board Member Initiation
Bob Byers is sworn in by the Deputy County Clerk, Jamie Sh …