Here’s more on the context of the education allotments. “‘Basically this is taking away the LOB aid school districts were given for the equalization aid last year,’ [USD 249 Superintendent Rick] Simoncic said. “He said many districts had maxed out their local option budgets and receiving the full match triggered...
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No comments Monthly Archives: March 2015
Parnell: top resource in jeopardy
Thank you for the Game On shout out Emily Parnell, and we agree with your conclusion. “It’s easy to look at this sum of money and think that education is in good shape. That at least this school district can breathe a sigh of relief despite state budget cuts. It...
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“Traxson said he has planned ahead because they saw this budget cut coming, even though the governor said in his campaign, it was important to keep money in the classrooms. “So Peabody cut three positions last year, in an already small staff. “‘It’s not just about the classroom, it’s about...
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We’re no longer just predicting education cuts. We can’t afford silence and complacency. Time to make your voices heard, Kansas. Who’s up for a walk in March? That leaves the most important state expenditure: public schools. This is where the state spends half its entire budget. Let’s consider this very...
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