Lawrence USD 497 school board

The Lawrence school board will meet for an executive session at 6 p.m. Thursday at district offices, 110 McDonald Drive.

The meeting, which is closed to the public, has been called “to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel and for consultation on a matter protected by the attorney-client privilege,” according to a news release issued Wednesday by the school district.

Board policy states that no business will be discussed in the special meeting other than what has already been stated in the notice of the meeting.

The last regular board meeting, held on Monday, was abruptly adjourned after outbursts from audience members, who were protesting the district’s handling of an investigation of a South Middle School teacher accused of making racist statements, made it difficult for the board to conduct business. Jessica Beeson, a member of the school board, said Tuesday that an executive session would be scheduled this week to address some of the concerns shared by audience members Monday night.