# Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education Meeting | September 28th, 2026


**Body:** Lawrence Public Schools
**Date:** September 28, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Lawrence Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on September 28, 2026, where they approved the agenda and conducted an executive session. The superintendent provided updates on various educational programs and community initiatives, including AVID Day celebrations, portfolio day for art students, and the distribution of bicycles to second graders through a partnership program. A significant portion of the meeting focused on facilities and capital improvement projects. The board awarded a bid to Phillips Site Work Incorporated for $147,670 plus contingency and engineering costs totaling $177,270 for asphalt and concrete work across district sites. The facilities update detailed $8.5 million in capital investments completed over the summer, including renovations at Centennial Campus, preschool classroom expansions, solar panel installations at Woodlon Elementary, track renovations at high schools, and press box upgrades. The board discussed the challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure, with deferred maintenance needs totaling millions of dollars across roofing, asphalt, furniture, and playgrounds. The board also approved the delegation for the Kansas Association of School Boards annual convention. Public comments addressed teacher workload and technology use in classrooms, as well as procedural questions about public comment submissions. The meeting concluded with announcements about staffing and upcoming community events.

**Source:** Lawrence Public Schools