District staff is still researching some potential security measures to improve school safety, but some board members have already made it clear that staff shouldn’t waste too much time on metal detectors. Ron May, director of operations, gave the board a presentation on safety and security at its Monday meeting. He outlined several initiatives in progress and provided some updates. Many in the Lawrence ...
A presentation on active shooter training, building security, mental health and social/emotional supports tops the Lawrence school board’s agenda for its Monday meeting. According to a board agenda item, Ron May, district director of operations, and Jose Cornejo, mental health facilitator, will provide the board an update on safety and security plans, as the “2018-19 school year has been filled with safety ...
Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly on Wednesday asked why, with all the social services and programs available in the area, the county hasn’t seen one like what Artists Helping the Homeless has to offer. Kar Woo, the nonprofit’s founder, said it was because the county needed an outsider's perspective. "We are so used to the system, we don't look at things differently,” Woo said. “You pick ...
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday will hear a proposal on respite housing that would aim to fill a gap in services for men with mental illness or substance use disorders. According to information provided in the commission’s agenda for its 4 p.m. work session, local behavioral health agencies have found an extreme shortage of short- and long-term housing options particularly for single men ages ...
Following a big weekend in the world of forensics, Lawrence and Free State high schools are both sending several students to nationals this June. Free State won the overall championship at the East Kansas District Tournament, held Friday and Saturday. FSHS also took first in the Debate Sweepstakes and the Congressional Sweepstakes, coach Kelly Thompson said via email. Lawrence High took third overall and ...
A certain column or article from a certain health writer was missing from the Journal-World last week. For that, I apologize — but I also don’t. Here’s why: Neither you nor I nor anyone else has to be everything for everyone all the time. Sometimes, in order to save your sanity, you just have to take a break. Last week, I spent hours poring over studies (and following ridiculous channels in pursuit of ...