County to connect Bert Nash team with 911 center plan
Douglas County commissioners will consider moving the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Mobile Response Team from Headquarters Kansas to the 911 Emergency Communications Center for calls with mental health components. The proposal includes reallocating up to 45000 to fund enhanced communications and geolocation tools during the transition. The meeting also covers Wakarusa Drive extension engineering and a RUBRIK cyber security insurance procurement with startup and annual costs.
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Water Tower Park to close for several days in July
The City of Lawrence will close Water Tower Park at 1225 Sunset Drive from July 8 to July 13 for construction and removal of the tower. Access to the playground and picnic area will be off limits to protect workers and park visitors. Public engagement sessions will reconvene in fall to gather input on park improvements. The project, approved in 2020, includes replacing the water tower and related lines and housing for emergency management equipment with a total budget around 3.8 million dollars.
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New principal chosen for city's Montessori school
Brian Workman, Cordley Elementary's instructional coach, named New York Montessori Elementary School principal effective July 1 pending board approval. The district notes his background as a teacher and social worker, his prior Colorado Cairo Egypt and Kansas City experience, and his commitment to the east Lawrence community as the first public Montessori principal in Kansas. The New York Montessori served 232 students this year and plans phased expansion to four Montessori Children’s House rooms and four Lower Elementary rooms for 2024-25 while maintaining traditional elementary classes.
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