Lawrence school board reviews truancy plan amid chronic absenteeism data
Lawrence USD 497 trustees will study an attendance and truancy plan and hear details on chronic absenteeism, with 2022 23 figures showing 29.7 percent chronically absent districtwide and 39 percent of high school students plus 49 percent of seniors affected. They will also hear a needs assessment final presentation and consider approving a Juul Labs settlement of 85 573 dollars. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Monday at 110 McDonald Drive.
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Evergreen Skateparks to expand Centennial Skate Park in Lawrence
Evergreen Skateparks, the longtime city contractor, plans a five week addition to the southeast deck of Centennial Skate Park with community input. The project, led by Ben Hlavacek, follows a 2021 expansion and pairs safety, viewing access, and pedestrian routes with space for non skaters. Local skaters funded a $50,000 vertical ramp earlier this year at the opposite end.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Skaters Association
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East Lawrence
Evergreen
Centennial Skate Park
Rockledge Road
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