The Haven school board voted last night to close an elementary school and shorten the district’s school year by 5 days this year and 10 days next year due to cuts in the block grant bill. Read more here: http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/haven-school-district-to-close-mount-hope-elementary-school/32352412#.VSz4R8sMSBc.twitter...
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No comments Monthly Archives: May 2015
Lawrence school district may increase property taxes to offset block grant hit
“Lawrence school district officials pointed toward increasing property taxes during its biweekly meeting Monday in order to offset an expected $1.6 million reduction in state aid. “While the Legislature continues to work on the state budget, district officials briefed school board members on what kind of financial situation it soon...
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No comments Game On walker profiled in Holton paper
Thank you for joining us, Lauren! “When I began this walk, people would ask me about my career. I would say that I’m just a mom. But after this walk, I have changed my job title. I’m a mom who walked 60 miles for Kansas kids. For those of you...
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No comments Colyer blames school funding for state budget problems
“What is the cause of the state’s budget problems? School funding, according to Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer. He told GOP supporters in Garden City last week that the state budget is ‘down a little bit, and the reason is because we’re spending more on K-12 than we ever have,’ the...
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