USD 497 - School Board

  • EDUCATION
110 McDonald Dr
Lawrence, KS 66044

About Us

The community elects seven citizens from the Lawrence school district to serve as at-large members of the board of education. Each board member serves a four-year term without salary. The board's… read more

  • About

    The community elects seven citizens from the Lawrence school district to serve as at-large members of the board of education. Each board member serves a four-year term without salary. The board's primary duties include setting educational policy, approving the district's budget, and hiring and evaluating the superintendent.

    The board meets twice monthly, generally on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. These public meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the district's Educational Support Center, 110 McDonald Drive. Board meetings are televised LIVE on LPS TV 26 (available on Midco with a cable box). Patrons may watch a live stream of board meetings or view meeting videos in the online archive.

  • Whom to Contact

    • Bob Byers
      Vice-President
      Phone: (785) 330-1401
    • Carole Cadue-Blackwood
      School Board Member
      Phone: (785) 550-7620
    • Kelly Jones
      School Board Member
    • Shannon Kimball
      Past President
      Phone: (785) 840-7722
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    • Paula Vann
      School Board Member
      Phone: (785) 979-2899