Bottom Line

School board members will hear a report on the 2004-2005 budget and discuss possible additions and cuts.

Background

The district’s budget committee has recommended the school board cut $740,000 from existing programs. That figure factors in decreases in state aid due to declining enrollment and increasing costs of insurance and transportation. It also factors in the addition of 11 teachers to keep class sizes lower, money for classified employee salaries and funds to continue the district’s e-mail service. The public will be allowed to address the board on the cuts.

Other business

Special recognition:

• Lawrence elementary and secondary teachers of the year, Deborah Francisco and Lanell Finneran.
• Kansas master teacher, Pat Grzenda.
• Horizon award winners, Marcia Riggins and Erin Stewart.

New business:

• Payment of early retirement benefits.
• Driveway improvements at East Heights Early Childhood Center.
• Masonry repairs at Cordley, Central Junior High, Lawrence High and Pinckney schools.
• Window replacement at Lawrence High, Hillcrest, Cordley and Central Junior High schools.