Save our Schools

Remember, this is about all of the kids and teens, our teachers, and our staff who support them in our school district. This is about our vibrant neighborhoods, businesses, and community. This is not about one school vs. another, and it is not about saving schools at the sacrifice of teachers. We are working to break down as much of the “us vs. them” and the “win-lose” divisiveness to show how we can all work together to create something bigger than our individual schools and neighborhoods.
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usd 497 - lawrence, kansas

#SaveOurSchools497

Community Meeting
4:30 - 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30
The Roost, 920 Massachusetts Street

Please join us to discuss concerns about the district's current financial situation and proposed budget reductions, as well as ideas on how we can better support our teachers and students and demand fiscal responsibility and transparency. The goal of this meeting it to:

Review data and input provided by teachers and district staff.
Discuss and create concise priorities for a message to the school district.
Set rally dates and times, review promotional poster, and create materials.

Please come with a mindset of providing solutions. This is a safe space to share ideas and concerns.

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We walked In Their Shoes!

Special thank you to Carole Cadue-Blackwood, GR Gordon-Ross, and all the students, parents, teachers, and community members for walking with us!
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See the documentation from the walks

WE NOW HAVE (A LITTLE) MORE TIME

Contact the board so our energies can work together to find a solution. schoolboard@usd497.org
Tell your friends and neighbors why this matters and why they should join us. Join our email list for more steps you can do to take action.
Read the tips for public commentary.
Pick up your t-shirt and/or yard sign at RiverRat, 608 N. 2nd Street in North Lawrence.
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Students, draw or write why you love your school & submit! Download the printable

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