Lawrence School Newsletter - July 2021 by Lawrence Journal-World

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LAWRENCE BOARD OF EDUCATION

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Erica Hill President Term: 2020-2023 620-727-5355 ehill@usd497.org

Board Meeting Calendar

Shannon Kimball Vice President

August 9 & 23

January 10 & 24

September 13 & 27

February 14 & 28

The Lawrence Board of Education meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless otherwise announced, at 110 McDonald Drive.

Term: 2020-2023 785-840-7722 skimball@usd497.org

Carole Cadue-Blackwood Term: 2020-2023 785-550-7620 ccaduebl@usd497.org

GR Gordon-Ross Term: 2018-2021 785-813-1769 gr.gordon-ross@usd497.org

Melissa Johnson Term: 2018-2021 913-940-1730 mjohnson@usd497.org

I feel as excited for the first day of school as I did when I was a kid. How about you? The challenges we overcame last year knocked us down, taught us a few things about our craft, and ourselves, and strengthened our resolve. Our accomplishments, against the odds, heightened my anticipation of moving forward and looking ahead to the new school year. A fresh start. An opportunity to reconnect with our scholars, each other, and our school community. Like the brave and strong climbers from Sunset Hill, Pinckney, Schwegler, Hillcrest, and

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Kelly Jones Term: 2018-2021 785-764-1465 kelly.jones@usd497.org

Paula Smith Term: 2020-2023 785-979-2899 psmith@usd497.org

JULY 2021

Anthony S. Lewis, Ph.D. Superintendent

Contents

Directory of Schools

8-9

Bus Routes

& Services

Alternative

School Calendar

Elementary Supply List

COVID-19 Prevention

Tips for Staying Safe on the School Bus

Woodlawn Elementary Schools on the cover of this newsletter, our scholars amaze me. The sky is the limit for them. By focusing on strong relationships and maintaining high expectations for all this year, we will work our strategic plan and school action plans to accelerate student growth. Visualize what we can achieve together. Dream big! Let us embrace, with grace, the chance we have been gifted to rebuild, rebound, and renew. I cannot wait to see you soon and to get started!

Program Changes Lives 11-12 Strategic Plan 13

LHS Update Fee Waiver Form

14-15 Annual Parent Notices

October 11 & 25

March 28

November 8 & 22

April 11 & 25

December 13

May 9 & 23

June 13 & 27 • Review agendas at usd497.org/SchoolBoard. • Write to the board at SchoolBoard@usd497.org. • Sign up to speak at PublicComment@usd497.org before 6 p.m. on the date of the meeting. • Watch meetings on Midco channel 26 or at usd497.org/Webstream.

Find it at www.usd497.org • • • • •

New Student Registration School Calendar Elementary School Supply List Transportation Enrollment Form Job Openings Lawrence Public Schools 110 McDonald Drive Lawrence, KS 66044-1063 785-832-5000 www.usd497.org Facebook.com/LawrencePublicSchools Anthony Lewis, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools

This newsletter produced by USD 497 Executive Director of Communications Julie Boyle and Multimedia Communications Specialist Emma Fotovich in partnership with the Lawrence Journal-World. Lawrence Public Schools USD 497 is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in its employment practices and policies. Discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression is prohibited by Lawrence Board of Education policy.

Directory of Schools and Services Billy Mills MS Dr. Andrew Taylor, Principal 2734 Louisiana St. 66046 P: 832-5450 F: 596-6557

Lawrence Free State HS Myron Graber, Principal 4700 Overland Dr. 66049 P: 832-6050 F: 596-6579

Quail Run ES James Polk, Principal 1130 Inverness Dr. 66049 P: 832-5820 F: 596-6571

Broken Arrow ES Heather Renk, Principal 2704 Louisiana St. 66046 P: 832-5600 F: 596-6560

Lawrence HS Jessica Bassett, Principal 1901 Louisiana St. 66046 P: 832-5050 F: 596-6543

Schwegler ES Dr. Jared Comfort, Principal 2201 Ousdahl Rd. 66046 P: 832-5860 F: 596-6572

Cordley ES Rebecca Reaver, Interim Principal 1837 Vermont 66044 P: 832-5640 F:596-6562

Lawrence Virtual School Susan Cooper, Principal 1104 East 1000 Rd. 66047 P: 832-5620 F: 596-6561

Southwest MS Dr. Carissa Miles, Principal 2511 Inverness Dr. 66047 P: 832-5550 F: 596-6559

Deerfield ES Joni Appleman, Principal 101 Lawrence Ave. 66049 P: 832-5660 F: 596-6563

Liberty Memorial Central MS Dr. Anne Hawks, Principal 1400 Massachusetts St. 66044 P: 832-5400 F: 596-6554

Sunflower ES Melissa Blevins, Principal 2521 Inverness Dr. 66047 P: 832-5870 F: 596-6574

Hillcrest ES Sarah Kruse, Principal 1045 Hilltop Dr. 66044 P: 832-5720 F: 596-6565

New York ES Sunny Halsted, Principal 936 New York St. 66044 P: 832-5780 F: 596-6568

Sunset Hill ES Jeremy Philipp, Principal 901 Schwarz Rd. 66049 P: 832-5880 F: 596-6573

Langston Hughes Jackie Mickel, Principal 1101 George Williams Way 66049 P: 832-5890 F: 596-6575

Pinckney ES Miah Lugrand, Principal 810 W. 6th St. 66044 P: 832-5800 F: 596-6570

West MS Kathy Branson, Interim Principal 2700 Harvard Rd. 66049 P: 832-5500 F: 596-6558

Prairie Park ES Chalita Middleton, Principal 2711 Kensington Rd. 66046 P: 832-5740 F: 596-6566

Woodlawn ES Jayci Roberson, Principal 508 Elm St. 66044 P: 832-5920 F: 596-6577

Kennedy Early Childhood Community Center Esther Kottwitz, Coordinator 1605 Davis Rd. 66046 P: 832-5760 F: 596-6567 East Heights Elaina Honas, Coordinator 1430 Haskell Ave. 66044 P: 330-4905 Lawrence Adult Education Services Dr. Bill DeWitt, Principal 2920 Haskell Ave. 66046 P: 330-4803 F: 596-6578 Lawrence College and Career Center and Academy Dr. Bill DeWitt, Principal 2910 Haskell Ave. 66046 P: 832-5900 F: 596-6576 Native American Student Services Kelly Walker, Coordinator Educational Support Center 110 McDonald Dr. 66044 P: 832-5000 F: 596-6546

JULY 2021

Lawrence Public Schools

2021-2022 Community Calendar JULY 2021 S

AUGUST 2021

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S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

JANUARY 2022 S

S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FEBRUARY 2022 S

T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

District Closed

AUGUST

T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2021 M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

APRIL 2022 T

F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JANUARY

APRIL

3 4 5 17

14 15 16

Parent/Teacher Conferences

NOVEMBER

Parent/Teacher Conferences

K, 6, & 9 Transition Day (AM Only)

24 25-26

K-12 Regular Schedule

EC First Day of School

SEPTEMBER

22-31 23, 24, 31

EC-12 No School; Winter Break EC-12 No School EC-12 No School EC-12 No School; District Closed

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JUNE 2022 T

W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

EC-5 No School EC-12 No School EC-12 No School, Unless Incl. Weather Make-Up Day

MAY

EC-12 No School; Fall Break EC-12 No School; Fall Break; District Closed

DECEMBER 20

MAY 2022 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

14 15 21 22 25

End of 1st Quarter EC-12 No School EC-12 No School EC-12 No School EC-12 No School

DECEMBER 2021

OCTOBER

EC-12 No School; District Closed

OCTOBER 2021

MARCH 2022

JULY 5

SEPTEMBER 2021

HS Finals AM, HS No School PM End of 2nd Quarter EC-5 No School HS Finals AM, MS/HS No School PM EC-12 No School; Winter Break District Closed

Schools are not in session

FEBRUARY 7

EC-5 No School

MARCH 3 4 10 11 14-18 18

End of 3rd Quarter EC-12 No School EC-5 No School EC-12 No School EC-12 No School; Spring Break District Closed

19-20 20 21 24

Senior Finals AM EC Last Day of School LVS Graduation FSHS Graduation 9-11 Finals AM; 9-11 No School PM LHS Graduation 9-11 Finals AM; 9-11 No School PM K-8 Last Day AM Only District Closed

Schools are not in session; district offices are closed

Specific days (4 Elem./MS, 2 HS) are reserved for parent/teacher conferences. Schools are not in session on those days. Schools may schedule evening conferences. Contact your child’s school to confirm conference schedules. This calendar may be altered at the discretion of the Board of Education and/or district administration. (Revised 5/12/2021)

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Lawrence Public Schools 2021-2022 Elementary School Supply List KINDERGARTEN ITEM

1ST GRADE

QUANTITY

TYPE

Markers

Thick Classic (8 Pack)

Dry-Erase Markers

Pencils

ITEM

2ND GRADE

QUANTITY

TYPE

Markers

Thick Classic (8 Pack)

Wide (Blue/Black)

Dry-Erase Markers

Pencils

ITEM

QUANTITY

TYPE

Markers

Thick Classic (8 Pack)

Wide (Blue/Black)

Dry-Erase Markers

Wide (Blue/Black)

Pencils

Plastic Pencil Box

Crayons

Crayola (24 pack)

Crayons

Crayola (24 pack)

Crayons

Crayola (24 pack)

Kleenex

100+ count

Kleenex

100+ count

Kleenex

100+ count

Glue Sticks

2-Pocket Folder

Composition Notebook

Scissors

Headphones

Backpack

Wide rule Over the ear (No earbuds)

Headphones

Backpack

Play-doh

Antibacterial Wipes

Liquid Glue

Colored Pencils

Liquid Glue

Highlighter

Spiral Notebook

3RD GRADE

4TH GRADE

Wide rule Over the ear (No earbuds)

Wide rule

5TH GRADE

ITEM

QUANTITY

TYPE

ITEM

QUANTITY

TYPE

ITEM

QUANTITY

TYPE

Markers

Thick Classic (8 Pack)

Markers

Thick Classic (8 Pack)

Markers

Thick Classic (8 Pack)

Dry-Erase Markers

Wide (Blue/Black)

Dry-Erase Markers

Wide (Blue/Black)

Dry-Erase Markers

Wide (Blue/Black)

Pencils

Plastic Pencil Box

Crayons

Crayola (24 pack) 100+ count

Pencils

Plastic Pencil Box

Kleenex

100+ count

Pencils

Plastic Pencil Box

Kleenex

Glue Sticks

2-Pocket Folder

Composition Notebook

Scissors

Headphones

Wide rule Over the ear (No earbuds)

Headphones

Backpack

Antibacterial Wipes

Colored Pencils

Highlighter

Spiral Notebook

College rule

100+ count

Wide rule Over the ear (No earbuds)

College rule

Wide rule

JULY 2021

Maintaining Safe Learning Environments for All 5 Keys to Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

1 2 3 4 5

Get vaccinated. Make an appointment at LDCHealth.org/COVIDVaccine. Wear a mask and keep a safe distance.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Stay home when you are sick or have been exposed to others who are sick. Stay hydrated and rest.

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash. Wash or sanitize your hands.

2021-2022 COVID-19 Prevention Measures To support a safe return to school, USD 497:

Serving Lawrence and Shawnee Kansas

• Strongly encourages individuals eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be vaccinated prior to the start of school or as soon as possible. • Urges the use of our Daily Assessment to monitor for signs and symptoms of illness and determine when to stay home from school. • Invites fully vaccinated (2 weeks after final dose) individuals to wear masks at their discretion. • Requires unvaccinated individuals, ages 2 and older, to wear masks when indoors on school property. • Requires masks be worn at all times when on school buses and in district vans. • Follows Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health guidelines for isolation and quarantine. (Fully vaccinated individuals will not be subject to quarantine unless symptomatic.) • Provides saliva-based PCR test kits upon request or as needed. • Observes 3 ft., or as much social distancing as possible, given the physical environment. • Welcomes visitors at secondary schools. Elementary school visitors must visit outside of school hours or remain outdoors. Find more information at usd497.org/COVID19.

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Tips for Staying Safe on the School Bus • Wear a mask, unless exempt. • Sit in assigned seat for entire school year. • Sit only with others from same household. • Follow the directions of the bus driver. • Arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the scheduled time. • Stay clear of the roadway while waiting for the bus. • Dress appropriately for weather conditions while waiting for or riding the bus. • Parents may send water bottles with students for the bus ride. • Wait for the bus to stop before boarding. • Wait for the driver to motion to you if crossing the road to board the bus. • Always cross at least ten feet in front of the bus. • Use the handrails when boarding the bus. • Be extra careful when weather is wet or icy, as bus steps can become slippery. • Store your personal belongings in your lap. Keep your area clean. • Treat bus equipment with respect. Refrain from horseplay and speak softly while on the bus. • Remain quiet at all railroad crossings, so the driver may listen for warning signals. • Use electronic devices with headphones only. • Keep hands, head, and other body parts inside the bus at all times. • Treat the bus driver with respect. • Remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop. • Obtain written permission from the school office to leave the bus at a destination other than your regular stop. • Obtain temporary bus pass from the office to ride home with a friend. (max. three times/semester). Parents must sign and review with their students the Safety and Behavior Code for Bus Riders on the back of their student’s transportation enrollment form. Riding the school bus is a privilege that may be revoked if a student violates safety rules.

Dear School Families, The state of Kansas provides student transportation funding for students living more than 2.5 miles from school by the most direct route from the residence of the pupil (K.S.A. 72-8302). Statereimbursed transportation is the only busing provided by First Student for students of the Lawrence Public Schools. Eligible families may enroll for the 2021-2022 student transportation program through First Student, 1548 E. 23rd Street, Suite C, during business hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Enrollment forms, available at First Student and at www.usd497.org, may be faxed to (785) 841-4388. Contact First Student at (785) 841-3594 or Darlene.Withers@firstgroup.com with questions about student transportation. Another option that may be of assistance to families is the Lawrence Transit System (The “T”). Route maps, fare information and a trip planner may be found online at www.lawrencetransit.org or by calling (785) 864-4644. Sincerely, Ron May, Human Resources Director Lawrence Public Schools

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Lawrence School Bus Routes The following times for a.m. bus routes are approximate and subject to change. Please arrive 10 minutes early the first few days of school. Contact First Student, 785/841-3594, with questions.

BILLY MILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS 1 7:14 7:15 7:16 7:17 7:21 7:22 7:24 7:26 7:30 7:34 7:35 7:37

BUS 4 6:50 6:55 7:00 7:05 7:07 7:10 7:11 7:14 7:20 7:21 7:25 7:26 7:29 7:30 7:32

BUS 6 6:54 7:00 7:02 7:03 7:07 7:12 7:13 7:18 7:23 7:31

BUS 8 6:54 7:09 7:11 7:17 7:28

BUS 9 7:33 7:34 7:34 7:35 7:36

BUS 11 6:45 6:52 7:00 7:02 7:04 7:06 7:12 7:20 7:22 7:25

BUS 24 7:18 7:22 7:25 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:31 7:33

BUS 30 6:59 7:03 7:08 7:09

KASOLD DR @ MEADOW PL (SE) KASOLD DR @ W 26TH ST (SE) KASOLD DR @ W 25TH ST (SE) KASOLD DR @ W 24TH TERR (SE) W 22ND ST @ MELHOLLAND DR (SE) 2021 MARVONNE RD (W) ATCHISON AVE @ BRECKENRIDGE DR (E) HEATHERWOOD DR @ W 21ST ST (E) 2014 KASOLD DR (E) ATCHISON AVE @ W 31ST TERR (W) ATCHISON AVE @ W 31ST ST (W) EASY LIVING MOBILE HOME (MAILBOXES) (N) 781 E 1300 RD (W) 765 E 1300 RD (W) 685 E 1250 RD (W) N 873 RD @ E 1259 RD (NE) 818 E 1250 RD 810 E 1259 RD (W) 861 E 1259 RD (W) 914 E 1279 RD 1104 E 1284 RD (E) 1271 N 1108 RD (N) 1117 E 1264 RD (SE) 1104 E 1200 RD (E) 1135 E 1200 RD (E) 1149 E 1200 RD (E) 1157 E 1200 RD (E) 567 N 900 RD (S) 719 E 475 RD (E) 604 E 475 RD (E) 502 N 600 RD E 582 Rd @ N 668 RD 813 E 661 DIAG RD (NW) 820 E 675 RD (S) 775 N 766 RD 935 E 800 RD (W) 1016 N 1138 RD (S) 966 N 750 RD (N) E 1000 RD @ N 900 RD(SE) 842 E 1000 RD (W) 861 E 1150 RD (W) N 800 RD @ E1055 RD (N) WHITMORE DR @ WHITMORE CT (W) E 30TH ST @ KENSINGTON RD (SW) E 29TH St @ LANKFORD DR (NE) LANKFORD DR @ E 28TH ST (SE) E 27TH ST @ CRANLEY ST (NE) 336 N 1250 RD (S) 1187 E 300 RD (E) 607 N 1190 RD (S) 626 N 1190 RD (S) 1210 E 600 RD 936 E 535 RD (SW) 933 E 350 RD (W) 978 E 787 RD (E) 784 N 950 RD (S) 1052 E 850 RD (E) 1129 E 1500 RD (W) 1056 E 1400 RD 971 E 1338 RD 1089 E 1326 RD (W) 1316 N 1082 RD 1066 E 1304 RD 1046 E 1326 RD 1026 E 1326 RD 1085 E 1600 RD (E) 1587 N 1100 RD (N) 1537 N 1000 RD (S) N 1000 RD @ E 1549 RD (SW)

JULY 2021

7:10 7:11 7:13 7:25 7:26 7:27 7:28 7:29 7:32 7:33 7:34 7:35

970 E 1587 RD (SE) 990 E 1587 RD (E) 1028 E 1500 RD (E) BISHOP ST @ E 30TH ST (NW) E 29TH ST @ BISHOP ST (SW) O’CONNELL RD @ E 1600 RD E 1600 RD @ E 27TH TERR (SE) E 26TH TERR @ COLLETE DR (NE) RALSTON & E 25TH TERR E 25TH TERR @ KNOX DR (N) 1905 E 25TH TERR (N) E 25TH TERR @ HARPER ST (N)

BROKEN ARROW BUS 4 6:50 6:55 7:00 7:05 7:07 7:10 7:11 7:14 7:20 7:21 7:25 7:26 7:29 7:30 7:32

BUS 6 6:54 7:00 7:02 7:03 7:07 7:12 7:13 7:18 7:23 7:31

BUS 8 6:54 7:09 7:11 7:17 7:28

BUS 11 6:45 6:52 7:00 7:02 7:04 7:06 7:12 7:20 7:22 7:25

BUS 24 7:18 7:22 7:25 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:31 7:33

781 E 1300 RD (W) 765 E 1300 RD (W) 685 E 1250 RD (W) N 873 RD @ E 1259 RD (NE) 818 E 1250 RD 810 E 1259 RD (W) 861 E 1259 RD (W) 914 E 1279 RD 1104 E 1284 RD (E) 1271 N 1108 RD (N) 1117 E 1264 RD (SE) 1104 E 1200 RD (E) 1135 E 1200 RD (E) 1149 E 1200 RD (E) 1157 E 1200 RD (E) 567 N 900 RD (S) 719 E 475 RD (E) 604 E 475 RD (E) 502 N 600 RD E 582 Rd @ N 668 RD 813 E 661 DIAG RD (NW) 820 E 675 RD (S) 775 N 766 RD 935 E 800 RD (W) 1016 N 1138 RD (S)

6:55 6:58 7:04 7:07 7:15 7:20 7:25

6:35 6:38 7:00 7:05 7:12 7:15 7:20 7:24

BUS 25 7:10 7:12 7:18 7:21 7:24 7:25 7:30 7:35

BUS 37 7:09 7:10 7:11 7:12 7:13 7:14 7:15 7:16 7:17 7:20 7:22 7:25

BUS 38 7:20 7:21 7:23 7:24 7:27 7:28 7:29 7:30

966 N 750 RD (N) E 1000 RD @ N 900 RD(SE) 842 E 1000 RD (W) 861 E 1150 RD (W) N 800 RD @ E1055 RD (N) 336 N 1250 RD (S) 1187 E 300 RD (E) 607 N 1190 RD (S) 626 N 1190 RD (S) 1210 E 600 RD 936 E 535 RD (SW) 933 E 350 RD (W) 978 E 787 RD (E) 784 N 950 RD (S) 1052 E 850 RD (E) 1129 E 1500 RD (W) 1056 E 1400 RD 971 E 1338 RD 1089 E 1326 RD (W) 1316 N 1082 RD 1066 E 1304 RD 1046 E 1326 RD 1026 E 1326 RD

FREE STATE HIGH BUS 16

BUS 17

25523 PRIMROSE LANE (E) 25940 CHIEFTAIN RD (SE) 25761 LORING RD (S) 25275 LORING RD (S) LINWOOD RD @ 258TH RD (SE) 1738 E 1675 RD (W) E 1600 RD @ N 1620 RD (NW)

BUS 39 7:11 7:13 7:15 7:19 7:22 7:24 7:25 7:26 7:28 7:32

BUS 41 7:17 7:18 7:19 7:20 7:23 7:24 7:26 7:27 7:29

BUS 42 7:19 7:20 7:21 7:22 7:25 7:26 7:27 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:31

1568 N 2000 RD 648 N 2000 RD 16203 US HWY 40 1953 E 1400 RD (W) 1958 E 1300 RD (E) 1381 N 2000 RD (S) 1804 E 1500 RD (E) 1733 E 1500 RD (W) US HWY 40 @ E 818 RD (NE) 729 N 1550 RD (N) US HWY 40 @ E 767 RD (SW) 1652 E 800 RD (E) 1734 E 800 RD (E) 1767 E 800 RD (S) 762 N 1750 RD (NE) RENAISSANCE DR @ SERENADE DR (SE) PROSPECT AVE @ OAK HILL AVE (SE) E 13TH ST @ BROOK ST (NE) E 13TH ST @ HASKELL AVE (NE) E 13TH ST @ DELAWARE ST (NE) E 13TH ST @ NEW YORK ST (NE) NEW YORK ST @ E 12TH ST (SE) NEW YORK ST @ E 11TH ST (SE) DELAWARE ST @ E 10TH ST #SE) E 9TH ST @ CONNECTICUT ST (NE) E 13TH ST @ RHODE ISLAND ST (NE) KENTUCKY ST @ W 13TH ST (SE) OHIO ST @ W 8TH ST (SE) YORKSHIRE DR @ MANCHESTER RD (SE) YORKSHIRE DR @ WESTCHESTER DR (SE) PETERSON RD @ N CRESTLINE DR (NE) PETERSON RD @ ARROWHEAD DR (NE) N KASOLD DR @ CALVIN DR (SE) N NOTTINGHAM RD @ HUNTINGTON RD (E) GRAND VISTA DR @ MORNING DOVE CIR (NE) EAST END GRAND VISTA DR @ MORNING DOVE CIR (NE) WEST END W 7TH ST @ ILLINOIS ST (NE) W 7TH ST @ MICHIGAN ST (N) 837 MICHIGAN ST (NW) SUNRISE PL APTS EMERY RD @ STRATFORD RD (NW) HARVARD RD @ HIGHLAND DR (NE) HARVARD RD @ CENTENNIAL DR (NE) HARVARD RD @ CRESTLINE DR (NE) 2912 OXFORD RD (NW) UNIVERSITY RD @ STRATFORD RD (S) MOUNDVIEW DR @ ROCKLEDGE RD (SW) ELM ST & N 5TH ST ELM ST @ N 7TH ST (SW) ELM ST @ N 8TH ST (SW) N 8TH ST @ LOCUST ST (SE) N 7TH ST @ LYON ST (SE) N 7TH ST @ HICKORY ST (SE) 407 NORTH ST (N) N 4TH ST @ FUNSTON AVE (NW) LYON ST @ N 3RD ST (NE) W 5TH ST @ ALABAMA ST (SW) W 5TH ST @ INDIANA ST (SW) MISSISSIPPI ST @ W 4TH ST (NE) W 4TH ST @ MICHIGAN ST (NE) 262 WISCONSIN ST (E) 1406 W 2ND ST (S) N MICHIGAN ST @ MOBILE VILLAGE (SE) 255 N MICHIGAN ST WOODCREEK APTS NORTH ENT (SE) N MICHIGAN ST @ SUNCHASE DR (SE) RIVERRIDGE RD @ N MICHIGAN ST (NE) RIVERRIDGE RD @ SHOAL RD(NE)

LANGSTON HUGHES BUS 12 8:20

BUS 27 8:09 8:14 8:15 8:16 8:24 8:25 8:28

N 800 RD @ E 770 RD (SW) 5150 CLINTON PKWY FRONTAGE RD (S) 6205 W 22ND CT (S) 6314 W 22ND CT (N) LAKE POINTE DR @ W 22ND CT (E) 729 N 1550 RD (N) 662 N 1550 RD (S) US HWY 40 @ E 767 RD (N)

LAWRENCE HIGH BUS 2 7:07 7:08 7:09 7:10 7:12 7:13 7:14 7:15 7:17 7:20 7:22 7:23 7:25 7:26 7:27 END 7:28 7:29 END 7:30 7:33 7:35 7:36

BUS 4 6:50 6:55 7:00 7:05 7:07 7:10 7:11 7:14 7:20 7:21 7:25 7:26 7:29 7:30 7:32

BUS 6 6:54 7:00 7:02 7:03 7:07 7:12 7:13 7:18 7:23 7:31

BUS 8 6:54 7:09 7:11 7:17 7:28

BUS 11 6:45 6:52 7:00 7:02 7:04 7:06 7:12

ATCHISON AVE @ BRECKENRIDGE DR (E) HEATHERWOOD DR @ W 22ND ST (E) 2040 HEATHERWOOD DR (SE) W 22ND ST @ W 22ND CT (NE) TAM O’SHANTER DR @ ST. ANDREWS (N) QUAIL CREEK DR @ AUGUSTA DR (NW) QUAIL CREEK DR @ W 22ND ST (W) W 22ND ST @ HARTFORD AVE (NE) CROSSGATE DR @ PARKWAY CIR (E) INVERNESS DR @ WIMBLEDON DR (SE) WIMBLEDON DR @ RODEO DR (N) 2017 CARMEL DR (NE) 4704 TURNBERRY DR (S) INVERNESS DR @ NICKLAUS DR (SE) INVERNESS DR @ PRESTWICK DR ( E ) SOUTH INVERNESS DR @ MUIRFIELD DR (NE) INVERNESS DR @ PRESTWICK DR ( E ) NORTH INVERNESS DR @ CARMEL DR (E) 1597 EL DORADO DR (W) ALVAMAR DR @ ALVAMAR CT (NW) 1628 ALVAMAR DR (SE) 781 E 1300 RD (W) 765 E 1300 RD (W) 685 E 1250 RD (W) N 873 RD @ E 1259 RD (NE) 818 E 1250 RD 810 E 1259 RD (W) 861 E 1259 RD (W) 914 E 1279 RD 1104 E 1284 RD (E) 1271 N 1108 RD (N) 1117 E 1264 RD (SE) 1104 E 1200 RD (E) 1135 E 1200 RD (E) 1149 E 1200 RD (E) 1157 E 1200 RD (E) 567 N 900 RD (S) 719 E 475 RD (E) 604 E 475 RD (E) 502 N 600 RD E 582 Rd @ N 668 RD 813 E 661 DIAG RD (NW) 820 E 675 RD (S) 775 N 766 RD 935 E 800 RD (W) 1016 N 1138 RD (S) 966 N 750 RD (N) E 1000 RD @ N 900 RD(SE) 842 E 1000 RD (W) 861 E 1150 RD (W) N 800 RD @ E1055 RD (N) 336 N 1250 RD (S) 1187 E 300 RD (E) 607 N 1190 RD (S) 626 N 1190 RD (S) 1210 E 600 RD 933 E 350 RD (W) 936 E 535 RD (SW)

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BUS 18 7:17 7:18 7:21 7:24 7:25 7:27 7:29 7:30 7:33 7:35 7:36 7:38

BUS 24 7:18 7:22 7:25 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:31 7:33

BUS 26 7:07 7:10 7:16 7:17 7:20 7:22 7:23 7:24 7:26 7:28 7:29 7:31 7:32 7:33 7:34 7:36

BUS 28 7:09 7:11 7:15 7:23 7:24 7:25 7:26 7:27 7:28 7:30 7:31 7:33 7:35

BUS 30 6:59 7:03 7:08 7:09 7:10 7:11 7:13

BUS 43 7:20 7:22 7:27 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:31 7:33 7:34 7:35 7:37

978 E 787 RD (E) 784 N 950 RD (S) 1052 E 850 RD (E)

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KASOLD DR @ W 26TH ST (SE) KASOLD DR @ W 24TH TERR (SE) HAWTHORN DR @ CLINTON (FRONTAGE) PKWY (NW) INVERNESS DR @ ADAM AVE (NW) INVERNESS DR @ SUNFLOWER PARK PL ROUNDABOUT (NW) N 1350 RD @ RED CEDAR DR (S) CROSSGATE DR @ SUNNYBROOK LANE (SE) BRUSH CREEK DR @ MORNINGSIDE DR (SW) BRUSH CREEK DR @ LAZY BROOK LANE (SE) LAZY BROOK LANE @ W 25TH TERR (NW) W 25TH TERR @ WINTERBROOK DR (NE) 2725 WINTERBROOK DR (SW)

6:55 6:58 7:04 7:07 7:15 7:20 7:25 7:27

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BUS 31 7:18 7:20 7:28 7:30 7:32

25523 PRIMROSE LANE (E) 25940 CHIEFTAIN RD (SE) 25761 LORING RD (S) 25275 LORING RD (S) LINWOOD RD @ 258TH RD (SE) 1738 E 1675 RD (W) E 1600 RD @ N 1620 RD (NW) WALNUT ST @ N COMFORT LANE (NE) 1568 N 2000 RD 648 N 2000 RD 16203 US HWY 40 1953 E 1400 RD (W) 1958 E 1300 RD (E) 1381 N 2000 RD (S) 1804 E 1500 RD (E) 1733 E 1500 RD (W) W 4TH ST @FLORIDA ST (NE) W 4TH ST @ NORTHWOOD LN (NE) 255 N MICHIGAN ST WOODCREEK APTS SOUTH ENT (SE) 101 N MICHIGAN ST (NW) W 2ND ST @ FLORIDA ST (NE)

PRAIRIE PARK BUS 21 7:18 7:21 7:23

1537 N 1000 RD (S) 973 E 1587 RD (NW) 970 E 1587 RD (NW)

QUAIL RUN BUS 23 8:19 8:21

SOPHORA ST @ N PENNEYCRESS DR (N) 3904 BELLFLOWER ST (N)

SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS 12 7:22 7:26 7:28 7:30 7:31 7:32 7:34 7:35

BUS 13 7:23 7:24 7:26 7:28 7:29 7:30 7:31 7:35

BUS 15 6:28 6:55 7:00 7:05 7:15 7:24 7:25 7:28 7:30 7:41

BUS 23 7:18 7:20 7:21 7:22

HARVARD RD @ KANZA DR (SW) KANZA DR @ BOWERSOCK DR (SW) WAVERLY DR @ BOWERSOCK DR (E) HARVARD RD @ STONECREEK DR(SE) STONECREEK DR @ STONECREEK CT (SW) 1345 STONECREEK DR (SW) LEGENDS DR @ VERONICA DR (NW) LEGENDS DR @ LEGENDS CIR (NW) HARVARD RD @ COLONIAL DR (NE) HARVARD RD @ CONGRESSIONAL DR (NE) JUNIPER ST @ CEDAR CT HARVARD RD @ SUMMERFIELD WAY (N) HARVARD RD @ DEER RUN DR (N) STONERIDGE DR @ BRANCHWOOD DR (E) BRANCHWOOD DR @ FOX CHASE DR (W) HARVARD RD @ RANKIN DR (N) 1149 E 1200 RD (W) 777 N 1750 RD 729 N 1550 RD (N) 626 N 1600 RD STONERIDGE DR @ APRIL RAIN RD (W) 1004 STONERIDGE DR (SW) 550 STONERIDGE DR (SE) 312 FORT LARAMIE DR (E) FORT LARAMIE DR @ OVERLAND DR (NW) 6225 W 22ND CT (S) HARVARD RD @ ANDOVER ST (NE) WHEAT STATE ST @ ELDRIDGE ST (SW) ELDRIDGE ST @ GOLDFIELD ST (SE) GOLDFIELD ST @ EASY ST (NE)

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BUS 27 7:07 7:09 7:10 7:11 7:16 7:17 7:18 7:21 7:23 7:25 7:26 7:27 7:28 7:29

GOLDFIELD ST @ HARVARD RD (N) HARVARD RD @ MULBERRY DR ( E ) FOLKS RD @ OLD OAK CT ( E ) ALVAMAR DR @ ALVAMAR CT (NW) 1556 ALVAMAR DR (E) 1636 ALVAMAR DR (E) 1617 ALVAMAR DR (E) MOUNDRIDGE DR @ BROADWAY DR (W) HARVARD RD @ JUSTIN ST (S) HEARTHSIDE DR @ WESTGATE PL (N) MOUNDRIDGE DR @ MOUNDRIDGE CT (W) BLUE NILE DR @ DIAMONDHEAD DR (NW) ANDREW JOHN DR @ BERANDO CT (NW) DIAMONDHEAD DR @ GEORGE WILLIAMS WAY ROUNDABOUT GOLDLEAF PL @ BOB BILLINGS PKWY (N) 1536 LEGEND TRAIL DR (NE) 1523 GEORGE WILLIAMS WAY (SW) GEORGE WILLIAMS WAY @ WHITETAIL CT (W) BOBWHITE DR @ LAKE ALVAMAR DR (S) 1736 LAKE ALVAMAR DR (NW) BOBWHITE DR @ VILLA DR (S)

BUS 17 6:35 6:38 7:00 7:05 7:12 7:15 7:20

1568 N 2000 RD 648 N 2000 RD 16203 US HWY 40 1953 E 1400 RD (W) 1958 E 1300 RD (E) 1381 N 2000 RD (S) 1804 E 1500 RD (E)

BUS 18 7:24

1733 E 1500 RD (W)

SUNFLOWER BUS 1 8:17 8:20

BUS 13 8:18

EASY LIVING MOBILE HOME LOT #250 EASY LIVING MOBILE HOME LOT #452 3323 IOWA ST (OFFICE)

WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL BUS 10 7:24 7:25 7:26 7:28 7:30 7:33 7:34 7:35 7:37

BUS 32 7:20 7:22 7:24 7:25 7:30 7:32 7:34

BUS 33 7:17 7:21 7:23 7:28 7:29 7:31 7:32 7:34

PETERSON RD @ LOU LOU LANE (NE) N MONTEREY WAY @ ASTER ST (E) N MONTEREY WAY @ MONTEREY BLUFFS ST (E) N GUNNISON WAY @ GUNNISON DR (NW) GRAND VISTA DR @ MORNING DOVE CIR (S) WEST END GRAND VISTA DR @ MORNING DOVE CIR (S) EAST END N EAGLE PASS DR @ TILLERMAN DR (NW) TILLERMAN DR @ N STONEGATE CT (S) N KASOLD DR @ HUTTON DR (NW) PETERSON RD @ N CRESTLINE DR (NE) PETERSON RD @ ARROWHEAD DR (NE) CALVIN DR @ N CALVIN CT (SW) NOTTINGHAM DR @ HUNTINGTON RD ( E ) RIVER RIDGE RD @ SHOAL LN (SW) RIVER RIDGE RD @ N MICHIGAN ST (S) N MICHIGAN ST @ PIKES PEAK ST (NW) TUMBLEWEED DR @ SHARON DR (NE) ROUNDABOUT CIR @ PALOMINO CT (N) FOLKS RD @ FREEDOM CREEK DR (NW) EARHART CIR @ LANDON CT BROWN LN @ N CARVER LN (N) CAMPBELL PL @ CAMPBELL CT (N) CAMPBELL DR @ CARSON DR (W) EISENHOWER PL @ EISENHOWER DR (N)

WOODLAWN BUS 16 6:55 6:58 7:04 7:07 7:15 7:20 7:25

25523 PRIMROSE LANE (E) 25940 CHIEFTAIN RD (SE) 25761 LORING RD (S) 25275 LORING RD (S) LINWOOD RD @ 258TH RD (SE) 1738 E 1675 RD (W) E 1600 RD @ N 1620 RD (NW)

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Alternative Program Changes Lives A grassroots effort to provide students an alternative to a traditional high school setting led to the development of the Lawrence College and Career Academy. The program serves students in grades 10-12 from both Lawrence high schools. The Academy opened in the Lawrence College and Career Center in March of 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of public school buildings in Kansas and a shift to remote learning. COVID-19 did not stop the new program and its staff from changing students’ lives. The Academy prepares students for selfsustainability as they learn academic, career, social, and emotional skills. Students participate in daily wellness check-ins and benefit from flexible learning pathways and community partnerships. The Academy supports students through graduation, career path employment, and successful completion of a wide variety of postsecondary educational opportunities. By the end of the 2020-2021 school year, the program had served 67 students. As of July 12, 2021, 80 students, including 37 seniors, have enrolled for the fall. “Our goal is to graduate all seniors,” said Principal Dr. Bill DeWitt. DeWitt recently shared with the school board some common reasons students drop out of high school. They include poor attendance and grades, a lack of credits and/or academic skills, pregnancy, or economic reasons, such as needing to work and/ or help support their families. He added that some students prefer an alternate educational route, such as through the school district’s diplomacompletion or GED programs. “Other students drop out because they do not like high school or do not feel welcome there,” he said. Senior Issac Riffel will enter his third and final semester at the Academy in the fall. “I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be among the first students to attend the Academy at the Lawrence College and Career Center all day,” said Riffel, a member of the Academy’s student leadership team. “This is a fantastic school! It is something I truly have never experienced before in any other setting,” he said. “The relationships built between staff members, students, and teachers are incredible.” “It is the best high school experience I have ever had,” Riffel added. Academy sophomore Michael Douglas Winebrenner shared similar sentiments. 10

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Dr. Anthony Lewis, superintendent; Gracyn Garrett, Isaac Riffel, Michael Douglas Winebrenner, Lawrence College and Career Academy students; Dr. Bill DeWitt, Academy principal; and Erica Hill, school board president.

“When I first joined this school, I felt an immediate sense of community,” said Winebrenner. “This school has helped me improve both academically and socially.” Lawrence High senior Gracyn Garrett said that she learned about the Academy while seeking the paperwork necessary to drop out of school. “This place was my last resort,” Garrett said, adding that she did not expect to last the full semester. “I started my senior year with the credits of a first-semester freshman, and I’ll leave with my ServSafe certification (in food handling), Childhood Development Associate (credential), and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license. Of course, my favorite part, a high school diploma, something I really didn’t think I would be able to achieve,” said Garrett. “It is no flattery nor exaggeration to say that this school saved my life. They (the Academy staff) have given me the materials to build my skills and the confidence to know that my past doesn’t have to define me,” Garrett said. “Above all, the Lawrence College and Career Academy has given me pride in

myself, hope, and a future worth living for.” Lawrence Board of Education Vice President Shannon Kimball thanked the Academy students for sharing their stories with the school board. “Your words have been so inspiring, and I’m inspired by you,” Kimball said. In addition to graduating all seniors, DeWitt shared that the Academy goals for the upcoming school year include using data to reduce students’ stress and anxiety through continued connections to research-based academic, social, and behavioral strategies. The Academy will use continued partnerships with the community to help remove post-secondary barriers to school and employment. It will also maintain communication and relationships with all former Academy students. He said another goal of the program is to build flexible learning and graduation pathways for students. “Thank you, Dr. DeWitt, for your leadership of this program. It is changing lives,” said Erica Hill, school board president.

During Superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis’ Listening and Learning Tour in 2018, hundreds of community members shared their priorities for school improvement. Lawrence Public Schools used this input to develop a five-year strategic plan that reflects the community’s vision for the future of its public schools.

The plan centers on student outcomes: Lawrence Public Schools will ensure that students of all races, backgrounds, and abilities achieve at high levels, demonstrate proficiency in reading by third grade and in math by eighth grade, and graduate on time prepared for success in college and careers.

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Lawrence High’s Transformation Nears Completion Scheduled for completion prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year, the final phase, Phase 7, of Lawrence High School’s nearly $50 million transformation includes construction in the performing arts area, main office, main gymnasium, and Carl Knox Natatorium, and site work. Performing Arts Center - Now in the finishes stage, upgrades to the auditorium and surrounding music rooms include new ceilings, flooring, paint, and instrument storage. Student Success and Support Center - The project will expand the existing administration area to include a student success center and a central location for social workers, counselors, and assistant principals to support students. Carl Knox Natatorium - New flooring, doors, pool coating, and HVAC system will revamp the pool and locker rooms. Site Work - Site work on the building’s west side includes new landscaping, seat walls, and walkways between the main building and natatorium. Mural - Designed and painted by Sike Style Industries, the courtyard mural incorporates feedback and stories shared by students, alumni,

and staff. It includes a line from the LHS Alma Mater, “Always True;” and “Stand Up and Cheer” to show school spirit and friendship as students gather around a bonfire. Icons along the sides of the mural represent various school activities.

Site work photo courtesy McCownGordon

Mural photos courtesy of Sike Style Industries

Dear School Families, We have great news! During the 2021-2022 school year, all children may eat free!

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Last school year, Food Service staff in Lawrence Public Schools’ Nutrition and Wellness Department served 502,339 free breakfasts and 683,689 free lunches to children in the community. During the upcoming school year, all schoolchildren may continue to eat free. A new form, the Household Economic Survey, will replace the previous federal free and reduced-price meal application. This new form will identify student eligibility for school fee waivers and other benefits. In addition, completed Household Economic Surveys generate much-needed funding for our schools’ educational programs. One parent/guardian from each household should complete the new form. If families do not complete it, the state of Kansas will reduce funding for our schools. Please watch for more information, including instructions and a link for completing the Household Economic Survey online by September 15, 2021. Thank you in advance for helping Lawrence Public Schools waive school fees for eligible families and secure full funding to support student achievement and success. Sincerely, Anthony S. Lewis, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools

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LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARENT ANNUAL NOTICES Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Release of Student Directory Information to the Public and/or Military Recruiters) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents* certain rights with respect to their student’s education records. These rights are: (1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents* should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school will make arrangements for access and notify the parent* of the time and place where the records may be inspected. (2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent* believes are inaccurate. Parents* may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parents,* the school will notify the parents* of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. (3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school

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official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. For purposes of FERPA, USD 497 has designated certain information as “directory information,” which may be disclosed for any purpose without prior consent. The primary purpose of this designation is for district use of the information in school publications, such as newsletters, drama playbills, recognition listings, graduation programs, sports team rosters and yearbooks. USD 497 considers the following “directory information:” student name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of teams, dates of attendance, honors received, the most recent previous school attended, class designation and photographs. Release of Student Directory Information to Military Recruiters In addition, two federal laws: Section 9528 of ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7908), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107110), and 10 U.S.C. 503, as amended by section 544, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (P.L. 107-107), require educational agencies to provide military recruiters, upon request, students’ names, addresses and telephone listings. Parents* wishing to withdraw consent for release of directory information must complete a NonDisclosure of Student Directory Information form available upon request at any school, the district office and www.usd497. org. USD 497 assumes there is no objection to the release of directory information if this signed form is not returned to the school upon enrollment. 4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by USD 497 to comply with these requirements. The name and address of the office that

administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-5901. *parents, legal guardians and students 18 or older Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) PPRA affords parents certain rights regarding conduct of surveys, collection and use of information for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education: 1. Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; 2. Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family; 3. Sex behavior or attitudes; 4. Illegal, anti-social, self incriminating, or demeaning behavior; 5. Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships; 6. Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; 7. Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or 8. Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility. Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of – 1. Any other protected information survey, regardless of funding; 2. Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent, and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under state law; and

Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the information to others. Inspect, upon request and before administration or use – protected information surveys of students; instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes; and instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum. These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under state law. Lawrence Public Schools USD 497 has developed and adopted policies, in consultation with parents, regarding these rights, as well as arrangements to protect student privacy in the administration of protected information surveys and the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing, sales, or other distribution purposes. USD 497 will directly notify parents of these policies at least annually at the start of each school year and after any substantive changes. USD 497 will also directly notify parents of students who are scheduled to participate in the specific activities or surveys and will provide an opportunity to review any pertinent surveys. Parents who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-5901. Nondiscrimination Statement Lawrence Public Schools are committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination, insult, intimidation, or harassment for any reason. Discrimination, including acts of harassment, against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability is prohibited by federal and state law and district policy. Discrimination, including acts of harassment, against any individual on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status or physical characteristics is

prohibited by district policy thereby making the district complaint procedure available to persons who believe they have experienced such discrimination. Any incident of discrimination, including acts of harassment, shall be promptly reported for investigation and corrective action by the principal or district compliance coordinator. The district is an equal opportunity employer. Persons desiring additional information about this policy or assistance to accommodate individual needs under Title VI, Title IX, Americans with Disability Act, or Section 504 should contact the Superintendent of Schools, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044, 785-832-5000. Referrals for Special Education The Lawrence Public Schools are committed to providing an education that appropriately meets the needs of each student. For some students, supportive educational assistance is needed through special education programs and services. The Department of Student Services includes a comprehensive special education program that adheres to the federal regulations included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Title II, and to the Kansas requirements contained within Article 12 of the Kansas Administrative Regulations. The need for services is determined with parents at each building site and those services are supervised by the building principal or his/her designee. If you believe your child may be in need of special education services, you may initiate a referral to your school’s Special Services Team. Notice of Accessibility Lawrence Public Schools provide services and programs to people with disabilities in the most integrated setting possible. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Executive Director of Student Services has been appointed as the ADA Coordinator. Please call for information on accessibility, ADA compliance procedures or accommodation requests. In order to facilitate participation, accommodations will be made on an individual basis. If you would like to attend a Board of Education meeting

or other public event of the district and require an accommodation for people with disabilities, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Lawrence Public Schools, 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence KS 66044, 785-832-5000 or through the Kansas Relay Center, 1-800-7663777, at least 48 hours in advance. The ADA Coordinator may refer issues regarding accessibility and accommodations for students to the Department of Student Services. ADA issues regarding employment may be referred to the Human Resources Department by the ADA Coordinator. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in any program receiving federal financial assistance. The Act defines a person with a disability as anyone who: 1. has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities (major life activities include, but are not limited to, activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working); 2. has a record of such impairment; or 3. is regarded as having such an impairment. In order to fulfill obligations under Section 504, the Lawrence Public Schools have the responsibility to avoid discrimination in policies and practices regarding its personnel and students. No discrimination against any person with a disability should knowingly be permitted in any of the programs and practices of the school system. The school district has responsibilities under Section 504, which include the obligation to identify, evaluate, and if the student is determined to be eligible under Section 504, to afford access to appropriate educational services. If the parent or guardian disagrees with the determination made by the professional staff of the school district, he/she has a right to a hearing with an impartial hearing officer.

If you have questions about Section 504, please contact your school principal. Early Childhood Screenings Lawrence Public Schools will offer screening for children living in the district who are 5 years of age or younger (as of Aug. 31) and who demonstrate possible delays in one or more areas of development (speech/ language, motor, cognitive, sensory, etc.). Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling Kennedy Early Childhood Community Center at 785-832-5760. Special Education Statutes, Regulations and Assurances Statutes, regulations, and assurances that govern the administration of special education services can be reviewed at the Educational Support Center (ESC). Public review and comment on federal funds received under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) can also be made at 110 McDonald Drive, Department of Student Services. Public review and comment on the special education budget can be made as part of the district’s budget hearing in August. Annual Notice of Authorized Student Data Disclosures In accordance with the Student Data Privacy Act and board policy IDEA, student data submitted to or maintained in a statewide longitudinal data system may only be disclosed as follows. Such data may be disclosed to: • the authorized personnel of an educational agency or the state board of regents who require disclosures to perform assigned duties; and • the student and the parent or legal guardian of the student, provided the data pertains solely to the student. Student data may be disclosed to authorized personnel of any state agency, or to a service provider of a state agency, educational agency, or school performing instruction, assessment, or longitudinal reporting, provided a data-sharing agreement between the educational agency and other state agency or service provider provides the following:

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purpose, scope and duration of the data-sharing agreement; • recipient of student data use such information solely for the purposes specified in agreement; • recipient shall comply with data access, use, and security restrictions specifically described in agreement; and • student data shall be destroyed when no longer necessary for purposes of the data-sharing agreement or upon expiration of the agreement, whichever occurs first. A service provider engaged to perform a function of instruction may be allowed to retain student transcripts as required by applicable laws and rules and regulations. Unless an adult student or parent or guardian of a minor student provides written consent to disclose personally identifiable student data, student data may only be disclosed to a governmental entity not specified above or any public or private audit and evaluation or research organization if the data is aggregate data. “Aggregate data” means data collected or reported at the group, cohort, or institutional level and which contains no personally identifiable student data. The district may disclose: • student directory information pursuant to FERPA; • any information requiring disclosure pursuant to state statutes; • student data pursuant to any lawful subpoena or court order directing such disclosures; and • student data to a public or private postsecondary educational institution for purposes of application or admission of a student to such postsecondary educational institution with the student’s written consent. Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Information about the district’s asbestos management plan may be obtained by contacting the Facilities and Operations Department, 785/832-5975. JULY 2021

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