Lawrence board to hear update on Liberty Memorial repurposing plans
The Lawrence school board will receive an update on repurposing Liberty Memorial Central Middle School into a STEAM focused program amid enrollment declines and nearby elementary school closures. The plan, approved in February for the 2024 25 year, keeps LM CMS from closing per district officials. The meeting at district offices 110 McDonald Drive starts 6 p.m. Monday.
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Littlejohn takes oath as Lawrence mayor pledging inclusive progress
Lawrence mayor and former city commissioner Brent Littlejohn outlines goals to expand housing curb homelessness and economic development while stressing governance should include diverse community voices. He cites the Panasamic battery plant and efforts to retain KU and Haskell graduates as part of a broad city growth strategy.
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