Lawrence Schools Foundation
Who We Are

Mission

The Lawrence Schools Foundation is committed to enriching the education provided to all students by the Lawrence Public Schools. Through the generation and management of gifts, we seek to promote and enhance:

  • a strong relationship between our community and the Lawrence Public Schools
  • innovative teaching-learning opportunities, the recognition of teachers, and development of staff
  • effective early childhood programs
  • recognition and encouragement of student achievements

 

History

The Foundation began in 1983 as the Carl Knox Endowment Association in honor of Dr. Carl Knox, the retiring Lawrence School Superintendent, as a way to make a lasting and meaningful contribution to educational opportunities for students in the Lawrence Public Schools. The association later changed its name to the Lawrence Schools Foundation and became a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

2007 Board of Trustees

Ron Aul
Hank Booth
Kathy Davis
Lee Beth Dever
Katherine Dinsdale
Rosy Elmore
Doug Gaumer
Steve Glass
Paige Hofer
Tom Hornbaker
Evan Ice
Judy Keller
Brian McCaffrey
Martin Moore
Dave Olson
Becky Orth
Cindy Self
Bob Senecal

Ambassadors Council:

Bob Georgeson
Michael Maddox, Intrust Bank

Ex-officio members:

Randy Weseman, Superintendent
Linda Robinson, Board of Education Representative

Staff

Susan Esau, J.D., Executive Director
Andrea Moen, Porgrams Coordinator
Donna Mannell, Administrative Assistant

 

 
   
               
 

Lawrence Schools Foundation 110 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Phone 785-330-2790