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Understanding State Aid And Why It Matters For Our Referendum
Lawrence Township Public Schools is preparing for a significant referendum that will impact the future of our district. One critical aspect of this referendum is the opportunity to maximize state aid, a valuable source of funding that directly supports our schools. But what exactly is state aid, and why is passing the referendum so important?
Proposal submitted for state review
We have submitted our project application to the State for review. This evaluation will determine the state funding amounts, and provide us with a total cost of the referendum.
community survey reveals priorities for upcoming referendum
Lawrence Township Public Schools recently conducted a comprehensive community survey to gather input on the upcoming bond referendum. The survey received a robust response, with 684 participants sharing their perspectives on various district needs and priorities.
Journey to Bond Referendum
At Lawrence Township Public Schools, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance the learning experience for our students, ensuring they have the best possible opportunities to learn, grow and succeed in the classroom and beyond. I am thrilled to share with you an exciting initiative that will revolutionize the way we approach education in Lawrence Township Public Schools – the evidence-based strategic restructuring of our grade level distributions to better align with the cognitive and social-emotional development of students. This journey has been guided by two pivotal factors. Read more.
lawrence is growing
As your family grows, you need more space! You may move, add on to your house, or move your kids to a more age-appropriate bedroom to make space for your growing family.
As a district, we are essentially renovating and adding on to our “house” so we can give our kids, the students of Lawrence Township, the most appropriate learning environment to ensure their academic and developmental success.
Recent News
July 1, 2024
What is an Upper Elementary School?
As Superintendent, I have the privilege of overseeing the continuous improvement and development of our schools, ensuring that we provide the best possible environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive. Today, I want to talk about the exciting transformation in store for Lawrence Intermediate School. Read more.
June 1, 2024
Expansion of Lawrence Middle school
I am thrilled to share some exciting updates regarding our district and our long-range reconfiguration and expansion plans. Last month, our very own Lawrence Middle School was named the number one middle school in Mercer County according to an analysis of new school data released by the state Department of Education. Read more.
May 1, 2024
A District of Excellence
I am thrilled to share with you an exciting initiative that will revolutionize the way we approach education in Lawrence Township Public Schools – the evidence-based strategic restructuring of our grade level distributions to better align with the cognitive and social-emotional development of students. Read more.
April 5, 2024
Lawrence Township Public Schools Explores Evidence Based Restructuring for Optimal Educational Development.
Lawrence Township Public Schools is exploring a strategic restructuring of grade level distributions to create a more developmentally and academically appropriate environment for all of our students. This research-backed initiative involves a five-year vision to transition to grade bands of third through fifth, and sixth through eighth, aligning our district with the State Department of Education recommended model. Read more.
April 1, 2024
Expansion Coming For LTPS Preschool Program
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I reflect on my first seven months as Superintendent of Lawrence Township Public Schools. Read more.
Public Meetings
May 22, 2024
BOE Public Work Session to review draft architectural plans for Middle School transformation to house grades 6-8.
June 14, 2024
Lunchtime community conversation at the Lawrence Township Senior Center.
July 10, 2024
District administration and the Board of Education reviewed feedback from Community Survey during the Board Meeting.
August 19, 2024
Dr. Klim, Tom Eldridge, and architects presented the plans to the Lawrence Township Planning Board.
Fall Community Conversations
Elementary School Community Conversation
On October 29, in a successful night of community engagement, more than 100 family members gathered for the Lawrence Township Public Schools Elementary Community Conversation at Slackwood Elementary School. This event provided families with an opportunity to learn about the referendum and get their questions answered.
Mark your calendars! We are looking forward to hosting our next community conversation, which will be open to all Intermediate School families on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and one for our Middle and High School families on January 14, 2025.