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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2025
Page
1
Public Schools board says it is too early to tell if extra time will be needed after snow delays. Ijworld.com highlights facilities and operations crew who braved feet of snow and worked many hours in frigid temperatures during inclement weather days.
Lawrence officials told the school board it is too early to decide on using make up days after winter break. Interim Superintendent Jeanice Swift said added instructional time is built into the calendar with potential snow days and an inclement weather make up on April 21. State help for schools may be possible as snow day usage rises. Final calendar changes, including the April 21 date, will be communicated by the start of spring break on March 14.
A Monday ceremony in the renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room saw several first time elected officials take their oaths. District Attorney Dakota Loomis replaced Suzanne Valdez, Erika Anderson and Gene Dorsey filled new county commissioner seats, while Shannon Reid, Karen Willey, and incumbents for clerk, register of deeds and sheriff were sworn in. Treasurer Adam Rains, reelected in November, starts his term in October per Kansas law.
City staff and PROS consulting outline revenue options for Parks, Recreation and Culture in Lawrence. Proposals include a pricing policy for residents and non residents, foundations for donations, and a role to pursue partnerships grants and sponsorships as part of the 2025 master plan presentation to advisory boards.
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