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:
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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

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

VIRTUAL
Monday, June 10, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda

 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
   1. To discuss strategy for contract negotiations with Ralph Carrero for the position of superintendent.
2. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
3. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NEW SUPERINTENDENT
   1. VOTE to designate and authorize an LAE Board Member to initiate contract discussions on authorizing with Ralph Carrero with the understanding that any contract will be presented to the LAE Board for its approval before it is executed.
4. ADJOURNMENT

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Passcode: 335038

Public comments:

• By email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than June 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

 

See LAE Agenda June 10, 2024

 

 

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

South Lawrence East Educational Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda

 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. CHAIR’S REPORT
   1. VOTE on the final Superintendent’s evaluation
   2. Update on Contract Negotiations
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
   1. End of Year Update
   2. LPS Policy for Non School Use of Facilities
4. MINUTES
   1. VOTE on April 10, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   2. VOTE on May 8, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   3. VOTE on May 13, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   4. VOTE on May 17, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
   5. VOTE on May 21, 2024 Budget Minutes
   6. VOTE on May 21, 2024 LAE Board Meeting Minutes
5. ANTICIPATED EXECUTIVE SESSION
   1. To discuss MOU on teacher extra duty hourly rate
6. 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 June 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

 

See LAE Agenda June 12, 2024

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

South Lawrence East Educational Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
Agenda

 

1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. FY 25 BUDGET PRESENTATION
4. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION PRESENTATION
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 May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

To view Live Broadcast, go to www.lawrencepublicschools.org

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

 

See LAE Agenda May 21, 2024

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

FY 24 Public Budget Hearing

South Lawrence East School Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. FY 25 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
4. ADJOURNMENT

Public comments:

• In person - sign up just before 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 May 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Next Anticipated LAE Board Meeting: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

 

See LAE FY25 Public Budget Hearing Agenda May 21, 2024

LAWRENCE ALLIANCE FOR EDUCATION BOARD MEETING

South Lawrence East Educational Complex, Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, MA
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 6:00 p.m.
Agenda

 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:00-6:30 PM

1. PUBLIC COMMENT

6:30 PM

2. SELECTION OF THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT
   1. Discussion

 ADJOURNMENT

Public comments (30 minutes):

• 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 May 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

The next anticipated LAE board meeting(s):

FY25 Budget Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:00pm

LAE Board meeting, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:30PM

• FY25 Budget Presentation
• Superintendent Evaluation

 

See LAE Agenda May 17, 2024