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By-Laws:  Lawrence High School Site Council

 

Purpose

The purpose of the building site council is to advise the school on such matters as student learning, education programs, school improvement planning, and accreditation issues.  The building site council also plays an advocacy role for the school regarding the same issues.

Membership

  • The building site council consists of at least six to 12 members and includes the principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents of students attending the school, the business community and other community groups.
  • Membership on the building site council is representative of the demography the school serves.
  • Community membership exceeds school staff membership with special attention given toward underrepresented groups.

 

Terms of Service

No limit shall be set on the number of terms a member may serve.  The principal’s administrative assistant will serve as the Site Council’s secretary.

Meetings

  • Councils meet at regularly scheduled times agreed upon by site council members.
  • Councils meet at least three times per school year.
  • Council agendas include discussion of student learning, educational programs, school improvement planning, and accreditation issues.

 

Responsibilities of Building Site Council Members

  • The chair, in consultation with the building principal or his or her designee(s), establishes agendas, conducts meetings, and communicates site council advisement.

Building site council members participate in sanctioned school improvement meetings and visits in an advisory capacity.

 

 

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Lawrence High School

Site Council 12/17/25

 December 17,  2025 / 5:30 PM / ROOM: Learning Commons 

ATTENDEES

Rials, Gillman, Honas, Farley, Graham, Erin Fox, Laurie Hart, and Jeralyn Smith.

AGENDA

** SMART PASS: 

When students return from Winter Break, we will implement SmartPass, a digital hall pass solution designed for K–12 schools. As we begin this new process together, here’s some information for you to know. 

Our Why:

SmartPass will allow our staff to better support + monitor student movement throughout the school day. With SmartPass, we will have greater clarity about where and for how long students are at Lawrence High, in classes. This clarity and information will help us ensure students are where they should be—in the classroom learning. You will also be able to use SmartPass data to support more effective and informative parent-teacher conferences. It is essential to know and share that SmartPass does NOT use GPS to track students.

The How:

Students do not need to download the app on their phone. They will access SmartPass using their school computer. You can create a kiosk system on your iPad for your classroom. You can decide what the best management option is for your classroom. We want this new tool to simplify your classroom management, not complicate it! 

Ideas from Administrators:

  • Items we are adding to Smart Pass, or will use in conjunction with Smart Pass: no pass list
  • Run no pass list simultaneously
  • How many passes per week, or per day
  • 3 passes per day, 7 min each pass
  • Once used up-escort or passing period
  • How long is each pass?
  • 7min
  • Limitations for who can be out at the same time, Encounter Prevention under Accounts

Teachers will come with their suggestions at the January PD.

Questions: Where do most fights happen?

Let us know what questions you have!

Administration Team



 

  • Athletics (Mr. GRAHAM)
    • Pack the House is Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30 pm in the main gym.
    • KSHSAA allowed schools to add 3 basketball games to their regular season schedule this year but did not extend the season.  We have a packed schedule with lots of opportunities for our student-athletes.
    • Buffer week is coming up for winter break from KSHSAA.  The dates are December 23-27.  This means no practice, games, ect.
    • The 6A State Wrestling Tournament returns to The AdventHealth Sports Park in Overland Park.
    • The 6A State Basketball Tournament will be at the Koch Arena in Wichita.
    • The 6A State Boys Swim/Dive Meet will be at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center in Lenexa.  A place we are very familiar with.  

 

  • The 6A State Bowling Tournament will be at Bowlero Northrock in Wichita.

 

  • Spring sports begin on Monday, March 2nd.

 

  • Activities (Dr. Honas)
    • Musical at the end of January (29- Feb. 1)
    • 9th grade parent meeting Jan. 26th
    • Winter Formal Feb. 7th at Abe and Jakes
    • PT Conferences - week of Feb. 9th
    • Prom: May 1st at Liberty Hall
  • Lion Time (Gillman)
    • Character Strong/Xello (Mr. GILLMAN) (Individual Plan of Study and Social Emotional Curriculum)
    • Lion Time 9:37-10:07 (Not Optional)
    • Finals for Thursday and Friday - We are out at 1:15, and lunch will be served from 1:15 - 1:40

 

  • Facilities/Assessments/Safety and Security(Farley)
    • Butler Building Update
      • Waiting on Occupancy from city
    • Update on locker room(fire) 
      • Approx $142,000 
      • Waiting on back ordered sink/shower stalls
    • December Crisis Drill:  Table Top discussion on procedures/protocols
      • Lockout, Lockdown, ALICE



 

NOTES/Action items for LHS Team

  • Feb. 1 goal for PT invites to parents

 

  • Check with Libby Martin for ACT prep class $80 during school 8am-1pm.  Is this feasible at LHS.



 

Questions from the Community?

  1. Scholarships for Choir - how to help fund students attending.
  2. Can Teachers send out PT sign ups earlier? Maybe February 1st?
  3. Where do most fights happen? (Halls or Bathroom)?
  4. Can the school bill students who caused the fire?
  5. FSH vs here. 3rd Friday in January. Pre Act $80.00
  6. Does the Library work with school district to receive information? Helpful for 1st generation students.
  7. At FSHS the counselors met with parents for college information in October. How to send kids to college, filling out application deadlines, Scholarship Website.
  8. Is theres a way without texting? How many parents read them?
  9. When is the next meeting?