District overview
Lawrence Public Schools
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How Lawrence schools are governed
Lawrence Public Schools is governed by an elected Board of Education that publishes official agendas and minutes through Diligent Community.
Board records
Regular and special meeting materials are available in the official archive.
Budget process
The board publishes annual budget and revenue-neutral-rate hearing actions.
Learning initiatives
Board materials include preschool expansion and district instructional planning.
Where the district stands
Major projects
FY2027 budget hearing process
Pending public hearingThe board is considering publication of maximum mill levies and FY2027 budget authority for September public hearings.
- Board materials request hearing-notice publication.
- Proposed hearing date in the official agenda.
Funding
District tax levies and budget authority under consideration
Recent news
Review of official Lawrence Board of Education records in the trailing-year Diligent archive.
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