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Lawrence School District
Lawrence School District is committed to improving students’ achievement, enhancing the community harmony, assuring their success, by making the educational process a collaborative effort involving the entire school community. Teams comprised of parents, teachers, and Lawrence High School students, have joined to administrators and support staff, making possible a Shared Decision Making program to achieve a nurturing learning experience.
Strengthening communication with the population, the Lawrence Public School System reaches out to the diverse racial and ethnic communities, with significant improvements in student achievement, as well as reviewing, developing and approving policies meeting the program needs of students, and improving building safety and security.
At Lawrence School District, the office of Pupil Personnel Services also offers student support services in the areas of nursing, speech and language, occupational and physical therapy, guidance, psychology, social works, special education and other education related support services.
Curricular offerings range from basic skills in all major academic areas to particular skills sections for students needing special instruction or advance placement courses in art, music, chemistry, physics, biology, English, Spanish, French, American history, European history, computer, economics and government. |
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| Central Office Address: |
195 Broadway
Lawrence NY, 11559 |
| Contact Number: |
5162958000 |
| District Superintendent: |
John T. Fitzsimons |
| Spending Per Student: |
$24,654 |
| General Education Spending: |
$48,803,754 |
| Special Education Spending: |
$18,524,923 |
| Percent Spent On Instruction: |
77.3% |
| Average Teacher Salary: |
$85,400 |
| Student Dropout Rate: |
2.8% |
| Students Receiving Reduced/Free Lunch: |
47% |
| Students With Limited English Skills: |
8.8% |
| Graduates Receiving Regents Diplomas: |
83% |
| Graduates Receiving Advanced Diplomas: |
49% |
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| 2008/2009 Budget: |
$95,476,987 |
| % Change From Previous Year: |
3.01% |
| Voting: |
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| Budget Status: |
Passed |
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| District teacher data and statistics |
| Average class size |
10.6 |
| Average teacher salary |
$85,400 |
| Annual teacher turnover rate |
13% |
| Teachers with permanent certification |
85.5% |
| Teachers with provisional status |
14.5% |
| Minority teachers |
6.8% |
| Median years experience teaching |
14 |
| Teachers with master's degree plus 30 hours or doctorate |
45.2% |
| Position |
Total Salary* |
Position |
Total Salary* |
| Number of district employees making > $100,000 a year: 25 |
| Superintendent of Schools |
$246,281 |
Assistant Superintendent |
$159,818 |
| Principal |
$159,124 |
Assistant Superintendent |
$157,387 |
| Supervisor |
$139,556 |
Supervisor |
$135,999 |
| Curriculum Director |
$134,565 |
Curriculum Director |
$134,565 |
| Principal |
$133,320 |
Curriculum Director |
$131,761 |
| Principal |
$130,456 |
Principal |
$130,456 |
| Principal |
$130,456 |
Principal |
$130,456 |
| Curriculum Director |
$127,885 |
Supervisor |
$127,885 |
| Assistant Principal |
$127,355 |
Principal |
$124,124 |
| Supervisor |
$124,124 |
Assistant Principal |
$120,321 |
| Supervisor |
$115,773 |
Supervisor |
$114,723 |
| Assistant Principal |
$108,611 |
Supervisor |
$106,837 |
| Assistant to Supervisor |
$101,811 |
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* - includes salary + bonuses |
All schools in district:
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