Lawrence School Committee
Special Meeting/Training Workshop

South Lawrence East Complex Library
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Agenda

The members of the Lawrence School Committee are convening for the purpose of professional development. This session is for training purposes only. While members may ask questions or hold discussions pertaining to the training, no votes will be taken and no deliberation on School Committee Business is anticipated.

1. CALL TO ORDER

   1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS BOARDS TRAINING

   1. Teamwork Workshop facilitated by the Leadership Team

   2. Interactive Data Walk: Early Literacy, Early Mathematics, Middle Years, and High School led by the Leadership Team and facilitated by the Effective Schools Board Team

   3. Community Engagement & Outreach, Completing a Board Time Use Evaluation led by Effective Schools Board Team

3. ADJOURNMENT

See English Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda August 26, 2026
See Spanish Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda August 26, 2026

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
ATTORNEY OPERATIONAL WORKSHOP

South Lawrence East Complex Library
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Agenda

The members of the Lawrence School Committee will convene for an organizational professional development workshop with legal counsel. The purpose of this workshop is limited to organizational governance and training. During the workshop, members may ask questions, participate in discussions, deliberate, and, if appropriate, vote on recommendations to the Receiver that relate solely to operational governance.

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. ATTORNEY MARK TERRY
3. Stoneman, Chandler and Miller LLP
   • SCHOOL COMMITTEE OPERATIONAL RULES
   • GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
4. ADJOURNMENT

See English Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda July 22, 2026
See Spanish Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda July 22, 2026

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING / TRAINING WORKSHOP

South Lawrence East Complex Library
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Agenda

The members of the Lawrence School Committee are convening for the purpose of professional development. This session is for training purposes only. While members may ask questions or hold discussions pertaining to the training, no votes will be taken and no deliberation on School Committee Business is anticipated. 

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. EFFECTIVE SCHOOL BOARDS TRAINING
   
   • GOVERNANCE COACHING
   • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
   • TIME USE EVALUATION
3. ADJOURNMENT

See English Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda July 1, 2026
See Spanish Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda July 1, 2026

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

South Lawrence East Complex Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   
   • 5/6/2026
   • 5/14/2026
4. RECEIVER REPORT
   • Receiver’s Quarterly Update to the School Committee
   • Lawrence Turnaround Plan – Update on Community Engagement Plan
5. LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF RECOGNITION
6. GRADUATION RESOLUTION
7. ADJOURNMENT

Public comment:

• In person: Sign-up sheet available prior to meeting
• By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than June 3 at 2:00 p.m.

To view live streaming of this meeting visit: https://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us/ or https://www.youtube.com/@LawrencePublicSchools 

Next Anticipated School Committee Meeting: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

See Lawrence School Committee Meeting Agenda June 3, 2026 English
See Lawrence School Committee Meeting Agenda June 3, 2026 Spanish

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING

FY 2027 Budget Presentation

South Lawrence East Complex Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.

Agenda

Public comment:

• In person: Sign-up sheet available prior to meeting
• By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than May 27 at 2:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. FY 2027 BUDGET PRESENTATION
4. ADJOURNMENT

Next Anticipated School Committee Meeting: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

See Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting FY 2027 Budget Presentation Agenda May 27, 2026 English
See Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting FY 2027 Budget Presentation Agenda May 27, 2026 Spanish

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING

FY 2027 Budget Hearing

South Lawrence East Complex Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

Agenda

Public comment:

• In person: Sign-up sheet available prior to meeting
• By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than May 27 at 2:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. FY 2027 BUDGET HEARING
4. ADJOURNMENT

See Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting FY 2027 Budget Hearing Agenda May 27, 2026 English
See Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting FY 2027 Budget Hearing Agenda May 27, 2026 Spanish

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

South Lawrence East Complex Library
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. NEW BUSINESS
   • School Committee Attorney Interview Protocol and Questions
     • 6:30 PM- Interview Attorney Marc Terry, Stoneman, Chandler & Miller LLP
     • 7:05 PM- Interview Attorney Justin Gomes, Stoneman, Chandler & Miller LLP
3. ADJOURNMENT

See Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda May 14, 2026 English
See Lawrence School Committee Special Meeting Agenda May 14, 2026 Spanish

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

South Lawrence East Complex Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
   • Pledge of Allegiance
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
   • Pursuant to MGL Ch 30A Section 21 (3). To discuss strategy regarding various complaints regarding violation of the public meeting law.
4. CHAIR’S REPORT
   • Important dates
     • High School Graduation - June 5 (6:00 p.m. Veterans Memorial Stadium)
     • Middle School Year End Assemblies - June 22 and June 23
     • Last day of school - June 24
   • Attorney Interview - Special Meeting TBD
   • Upcoming Training Schedule
     
     • Robert’s Rules of Order
     • Budget and Finance
     • Special Education
5. RECEIVER’S REPORT
   • Update Turnaround Plan
   • FY27 Budget process update
6. VOTES
   • Meeting Minutes for April 15, 2026 - Lawrence School Committee Meeting
7. NEW BUSINESS
   • Approval of Effective Schools Implementation Timeline
   • School Committee Meeting Schedule
     • June Meeting
     • Summer Meetings
8. ADJOURNMENT

To view live streaming of this meeting visit: https://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us or https://www.youtube.com/@LawrencePublicSchools

Public comments:

• In person: Sign-up sheet available prior to meeting
• By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than May 6 at 2:00 p.m.

See School Committee Meeting Agenda May 6, 2026 English
See School Committee Meeting Agenda May 6, 2026 Spanish

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

South Lawrence East Complex Auditorium
165 Crawford Street, Lawrence, Mass.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

Agenda

1. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING - Call to Order
   1. Roll Call
   2. Salute to the Flag
   3. Minutes
      • 01/02/2026 Special Meeting
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Approval of Effective Schools Implementation Timeline
   2. School Committee Meeting Schedule
      • 0003 - 2026 School Committee Training/Updates - Committeewoman Ramirez
      • 0004 - 2026 Capacity Building Plan - Receiver Woo
4. ADJOURNMENT

To view live streaming of this meeting visit: https://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us or https://www.youtube.com/@LawrencePublicSchools

Public comments:

• In person: Sign-up sheet available prior to meeting
• By email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., no later than April 14, at 5:00 p.m.

LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING

Lawrence Community Works
168 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Agenda

 Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance

1. LAWRENCE COMMUNITY WORKS FORUM
   
   • This event is designed to provide a welcoming space for community members to engage directly with school committee members, share their perspectives, and discuss the priorities of Lawrence Public Schools.
2. ADJOURNMENT

See School Committee Meeting Agenda March 31, 2026 English
See School Committee Meeting Agenda March 31, 2026 Spanish