Bottom Line

The board will approve for publication a notice of budget hearing after Kathy Johnson, the district’s division director of finance, presents the proposed 2002-2003 budget. The budget hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at district headquarters.

Background

The proposed budget for 2002-2003 is $90,797,653, up $4,672,405 from actual expenditures in 2001-2002. The apparent increase may not be a reflection of what actually will be spent. What the board is approving is the maximum budget authorized for each of the budgeted funds. The mill levy would be reduced under the new budget, dropping from 55.342 last year to 49.980 this year.

Other business

Consent agenda

Approve minutes from July 1 regular meeting.

Approve monthly vouchers.

Approve personnel.

Approve Resolution 403(b) Employer Contribution.

Report of president of the board of education.

Superintendent’s report.

Board commentary.

Report on pay-to-ride from Rick Gammill, director of transportation, safety and facilities planning.

Report on school enrollment fee plan options from Kathy Johnson, division director of finance.

New business

Presentation of budget.

Consider milk bid from Anderson-Erickson for 2002-2003 school year.

Consider naming the Kennedy School library after Rita Lind, who was an employee of Lawrence public schools for 16 years.

Consider establishing a student materials revolving fund.

Consider a $15,193.10 contract with Martin Rents of Topeka to purchase a scissor lift with a 500-pound lift capacity.

Consider sidewalk replacements at Broken Arrow, Deerfield, East Heights, Kennedy and West Junior High schools and new sidewalks at Free State High and Woodlawn schools. Total cost of recommended contracts with Penny Construction of Lawrence and Concrete Inc. of Lawrence is $98,079.50.

Consider board policy amendments.