Detention Day School is a collaborative program between USD497 and Douglas County. The program was established in April of 1998. This program allows juveniles to remain in the community while still receiving the additional support they need.
Detention Day School
Services Provided by USD 497
- Academic Instruction/Testing
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) Management
- GED Preparation and Assessment
- Virtual School Coordination
- Transportation
- USDA – Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program
- Academic Materials (Computers, Books, Desks etc.)
- Counseling – Bert Nash Mental Health Center
- Art Instruction – Lawrence Arts Center
Services provided by Douglas County
- Staff Support
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Transportation (as needed)
- Transportation to and from school is provided by USD497, USD491, USD348, and USD343 as ordered by the judge.
- Should the juvenile be kept after school for any reason or amount of time and the school bus is unavailable, one of the Detention Center staff members will provide them with transportation home.
- Surveillance
- Random Drug Testing
Why is Day School Helpful?
- Students have more resources if they are struggling with school work
- Students are able to remain in the community while still receiving more intensive supervision
- Students are able to complete credits toward obtaining their high school diploma
Other Information
- Students must be placed at Day Detention School by the Court
- Students in Day School follow the USD497 high school attendance calendar
Department Contacts
| Name | Job Title | Phone Number | Email Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam | Weigand | Director | 785-331-1311 | pweigand@douglascountyks.org |
| Leigh | Housman | Assistant Director - Youth Services | 785-331-1314 | lhousman@douglascountyks.org |
| Casey | Crane | Detention Operations Manager | 785-331-1305 | ccrane@douglascountyks.org |
| Paula | Rapp | Administrative Services Supervisor | 785-331-1307 | prapp@douglascountyks.org |
| Robin | Rooks | Juvenile Services Officer Supervisor | 785-331-1306 | rrooks@douglascountyks.org |
| Jennifer | Hylton | Juvenile Services Officer | 785-331-1309 | jhylton@douglascountyks.org |
| Kate | Holman | Juvenile Services Officer - Truancy | 785-331-1308 | kholman@douglascountyks.org |
| Rick | West | Juvenile Services Officer | 785-331-1319 | rwest@douglascountyks.org |
| Megan | Thomas | Juvenile Services Officer - Juvenile Intake | 785-331-1328 | mthomas@douglascountyks.org |
Documents
youth-supervision-manual.docx (258.91 KB)
10 Day Absence Letter Truancy (65.84 KB) Day School Attendance Numbers (161.8 KB)Our Location
330 Northeast Industrial Lane, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
Phone(s): 785-331-1300
Fax: 785-331-1304
