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