LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD

South Lawrence East Educational Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 -6:00 p.m.
Agenda

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. CHAIR’S REPORT
   • Subcommittee reports (Policy, Budget & Finance, Curriculum & Instruction)
3. VOTES
   • Superintendent’s Goals
   • Meeting minutes of October 9, 2024 LAE meeting
   • Arlington complex rooftop solar installation
   • Facilities rental requests
   • Target Corporation donation to Oliver Elementary School
4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
   
   • Oliver Middle School accountability status
   • District Update
   • Attendance Update
   • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Initiatives
   • Budget Update
5. ADJOURNMENT

Public comments:

• In person -sign up just prior to the start of the meeting
• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than November 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: December 11, 2024

See LAE Agenda November 13, 2024 English
See LAE Agenda November 13, 2024 Spanish

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD

Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM -6:00 PM

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. ORGANIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SUBCOMMITTEE
   • Volunteers for roles
   • Establishing purpose
   • Overview of potential meeting topics
2. ORIENTATION TO CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
   
   • Department and staffing
   • District priorities
   • Professional learning opportunities
   • Partnerships
3. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING

• Thursday, December 5, 2024

Public comments:

• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than November 7, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 833 9694 9981
Passcode: 793303 

See Curriculum and Instruction Subcommittee Agenda November 7, 2024 English

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION

Budget and Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM -6:30 PM

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. CFO’s Informational Report (3 minutes per topic)
   • FY24 End-of Year Closing / ESSER Grants Update
   • First 120 Days of FY25 – Accountability
   • Next 120 Days of FY25 – School Planning
   • FY26 Budget Preparation Timeline and Priorities
   • Oliver/Leahy Building Update
   • Capital Investment Plan Outlook
3. SUB-COMMITTEE PRIORITIES
4. ADJOURNMENT 

Public comments:

• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than November 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 844 4118 2050
Passcode: 027250

See Budget and Finance Subcommittee Agenda November 5, 2024 English

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION

Policy Subcommittee Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. Review next steps for Massachusetts Association of School Committee (MASC)
2. What has been done to date
3. How to operate moving forward
4. Adjournment

Public comments:

• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than November 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://lawrencepublicschools.zoom.us/j/88404493676?pwd=oZ29Rbi5eltwBQjpvtNbAECFCDGC1b.1
Meeting ID: 884 0449 3676
Passcode: 432832

See Policy Subcommittee Agenda November 5, 2024 English

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD

South Lawrence East Educational Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. CHAIR’S REPORT
   • LAE Student Representative for SY 2024-2025
   • Sub-Committee Report
3. MINUTES
   • MASC Contract -Vote
   • Meeting minutes of September 11, 2024 LAE Board
   • Office of Planning and Development: Construction easement on Amesbury Street: Between Haverhill and Lebanon Streets
   • LPS Facilities Rentals
4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
   • District Update
     
     • Superintendent Goals -Discussion
     Accountability Results
   • Chronic Absenteeism
5. ADJOURNMENT

Public comments:

• In person -sign up just prior to the start of the meeting
• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than October 9, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: November 13, 2024

See LAE Agenda October 9, 2024 English
See LAE Agenda October 9, 2024 Spanish

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD

MEETING AGENDA

South Lawrence East Educational Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 -6:00 p.m.

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. CHAIR’S REPORT
   • Superintendent Evaluation schedule – vote
   • LAE Subcommittees
     • Budget & Finance
     • Policy
     • Curriculum & Instruction
3. MINUTES
   • VOTE on June 12,2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   • VOTE on June 20,2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   • VOTE on June 27,2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   • VOTE on July 8, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   • VOTE on July 17, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
   
   • Summer School update
   • School Re-opening
     • Facilities Updates
     • School facilities upgrades
     • MSBA projects updates
5. ADJOURNMENT

Public comments:

• In person -sign up just prior to the start of the meeting
• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than September 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: October 9, 2024

See LAE Agenda September 11, 2024 English

See LAE Agenda September 11, 2024 Spanish

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD

VIRTUAL MEETING 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.

Agenda 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Discuss Amended FY 2024-25 LPS Budget
   1. Mark Ianello, Chief Administrative and Finance Office
2. VOTE:
   • To approve the Amended FY 2024-25 LPS Budget
3. Discussion on extending the memorandum of understanding with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
4. VOTE:
   • To approve the extension of the memorandum of understanding with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
5. ADJOURNMENT

Link to attendees:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://lawrencepublicschools.zoom.us/j/89721802892?pwd=BBAxdZAUqgwiM0GuygZQnfCE2x4v0m.1
Passcode: 335038

See LAE Agenda July 17, 2024

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD

VIRTUAL MEETING 

Thursday, July 8, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.

Agenda 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Discuss Contract Agreements for Superintendent, Mr. Ralph Carrero
2. VOTE:
   • To approve Contract with incoming Superintendent
3. Discuss Amended Budget SY 2024-2025
4. VOTE:
   • To approve Amended Budget SY 2024-2025
5. ADJOURNMENT

Link to attendees:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://lawrencepublicschools.zoom.us/j/89721802892?pwd=BBAxdZAUqgwiM0GuygZQnfCE2x4v0m.1
Passcode: 335038

See LAE Agenda July 8, 2024

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

VIRTUAL: EMERGENCY SPECIAL MEETING 

Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 5:00 p.m.

Agenda 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. Discuss Contract Extension for the Interim Superintendent, Mr. Juan Rodriguez
2. VOTE:
   • To approve Contract Extension for Interim Superintendent, Mr. Juan Rodriguez
3. ADJOURNMENT

Public comments:

• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than June 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Link to attendees:

https://lawrencepublicschools.zoom.us/j/89721802892?pwd=BBAxdZAUqgwiM0GuygZQnfCE2x4v0m.1

Passcode: 335038

Webinar ID: 897 2180 2892

See LAE Agenda June 27, 2024

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

VIRTUAL: EMERGENCY SPECIAL MEETING 
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 5:00 p.m.
Agenda 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. VOTE
   • To approve the cafeteria workers SY2023-24 MOU
2. VOTE 
   • To approve all staff retention bonus 
3. ADJOURNMENT

Public comments:

• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than June 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Link to attendees:

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://lawrencepublicschools.zoom.us/j/89721802892?pwd=BBAxdZAUqgwiM0GuygZQnfCE2x4v0m.1

Passcode: 335038

See LAE Agenda June 20, 2024