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At Monday’s Lawrence Board of Education meeting, district officials unveiled the preliminary 2012-13 school budget. From left were Trustee Dr. David Sussman, board Vice president Murray Forman, Superintendent Gary Schall and President Dr. Asher Mansdorf.

To offset a $3.2 million increase in payroll, employee benefits and special education and transportation costs, the Lawrence School District is offering a retirement incentive to at least 13 teachers, will outsource its Universal Pre-K program and is planning other cost-cutting measures, Superintendent Gary Schall said at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 3/15/12

Lawrence Superintendent Gary Schall said the district plans to cut teacher positions in the Pre-K program and at the high school.

More Lawrence cuts are coming

With a decline in revenue of $4.3 million, including substantial drops in federal and state aid, and expenses expected to increase by approximately $2 million due to salary hikes and health insurance payments, the Lawrence School District is planning to cut jobs for the second straight school year. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/26/12

The Lawrence Teachers Association represents approximately 400 teachers, librarians, speech therapists and social workers in the school district. From left, 2nd Vice President Adam Berlin and LTA President Lori Skonberg.

Lawrence Teachers Association advocates for staff and students

Not unlike being welcomed into a classroom, Lawrence Teacher Association President Lori Skonberg and second Vice President Adam Berlin greeted a visitor to the LTA’s office at 260 Doughty Blvd. in Inwood with warm smiles and snack offerings. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/12/12

A complaint filed by the Lawrence Teachers Association, headed by Lori Skonberg, claims the Lawrence School District violated the union’s contract.

LTA and district battle over jobs

The Lawrence Teachers Association filed a complaint in 2011 with the New York State Public Employment Relations Board, charging that the Lawrence School District’s use of an online learning program called Adventa to replace summer school reduced opportunities for teachers to work, in violation of the union’s contract with the district. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/5/12

Lawrence middle and high school teachers will see much more of their building subject-supervisors, who will make more frequent visits to the classroom. Above, students in teacher Ken Dunckley’s 10th-grade English honors class.

Lawrence changes teacher observations

As a means of improving teacher performance and hopefully boosting student achievement, the Lawrence School District and Lawrence Teachers Association have agreed to changes in instructor observations, which are part of annual appraisals and performance reviews. The district and the teachers’ union are currently in contract negotiations. more

JEFF BESSEN | 9/29/11

Lawrence High School, above, has 15 Advanced Placement classes and district administrators say that despite budget issues programs will not be cut.

Schall: No program cuts next year

An initial draft of the Lawrence School District’s proposed budget is expected to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday at Lawrence Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. more

JEFF BESSEN | 2/9/11

Lawrence High School, like all the district’s schools, has seen a dip in its student population.

Lawrence student enrollment declines

Though the new school year has only just begun, Lawrence School District officials say they do not believe recent staff reductions have impacted the quality of the district’s educational programs, and that a small decline in student enrollment has left class sizes at optimum levels. more

Jeff Bessen | 9/22/10

Lawrence lays off 14 employees

Responding to a lack of state aid, an increase in special-education costs and mounting legal expenses, the Lawrence School District Board of Education approved the laying off of 11 teachers and three clerical employees at its July 29 meeting. more

LORI GROSS | 8/5/10

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