July 1, 2007.

The update concerning the Carol White Grant was tabled to the next board meeting.

The consideration of approving increasing lunch prices for the 2007-2008 school year was tabled to the next board

meeting.

Consideration of approving a letter of understanding with he LEA concerning PCMI was tabled as a letter had not

be received.

Sanborn moved and Carpp supported the motion a “Truth-In-Taxation” hearing and a hearing for the consideration

 of approving an updated of the 2006-2007 school year budget and a hearing to consider approving the new budget

 for the 2007-2008 school year was set for Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.  Motion carried 7-0.

Sanborn moved and Johnson supported the motion to accept Stephanie Hinga’s letter of resignation from her

position as boy’s varsity track coach at the end of the 2006-2007 season.  Motion carried 7-0.

Sjoquist moved and Johnson supported the motion to join the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the

2007-2008 school year.  Motion carried 7-0.

Sjoquist moved and Nicholas supported the motion to approve the contract for Gene Butler.  Motion carried 7-0.

Johnson moved and Sanborn supported the motion to approve the new graduation requirements for the incoming ninth

graders as presented.  Discussion was held.  Motion carried 7-0.

Consideration of setting a negotiation meeting with the LEA concerning the 2007-2008 school district calendar was tabled to

closed session.

McAndrew congratulated the Varsity baseball team on receiving the District title.  Regionals will be held on Saturday.  He also

congratulated the four track athletes who represented Lawrence with great pride and honor at the state meet.

Carpp presented bids to repair the drains under the old elementary gym floor.  Carpp moved and Sanborn supported the

motion to accept the bid from Field Plumbing for $29,000.  Discussion was held.  Motion carried 7-0.

Sanborn expressed a concern over the lack of restroom facilities at the league track meet.  He suggested renting porta johns

for large functions.  He also asked administration to look into a grant for updating our concession stand facilities.

It was reported the balance of the restitution Linda Marshall owes the Lawrence Public Schools is $59,484.36.

The board will take Stoll out for a retirement celebration dinner on July 31.

Overley presented Reynnells a photograph of the Lawrence Public Schools in gratitude for the past 20 years of service on the

school board.

Sjoquist moved and Carpp supported the motion to move into closed session. Julie Beam Y, Chuck Carpp Y, Tom

Reynnells Y, Jeff Johnson Y, Dave Nicholas Y, Jim Sanborn Y, Carol Sjoquist Y.  Motion carried 7-0.

The meeting moved into closed session at 9:25

Recording Secretary, Pat Garrod 

The meeting returned to open session at 9:45 and adjourned.