Skyline Superintendent Mike Sanders is resigning to save his district money. The district also let go a K-4 music instructor and won’t be giving any raises this year. We are sorry to see Supt. Sanders resign. Game On visited his district a couple of years ago, and the pride he...
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Andover looking for $1 million savings after block grants take effect
“As state lawmakers continue to figure out how to fund public schools, districts across the state are already bracing for some tough times ahead. The same is true for one of the state’s wealthiest districts, USD 385 in Andover. “At Monday’s district board meeting in Andover, the school board approved...
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From KASB We’ve been asked: What are the real facts in school funding changes? KASB received the following comments and questions from a local school newspaper editor. I’ve read the response to school funding from (the Governor’s spokesperson) Melika Willoughby, as I’m sure you have, and I guess I’m somewhat...
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KPI is frustrated that districts are explaining that current funding is leading to cuts, so they’ve paid for a full-page ad in the Wichita Eagle. Here are a few things to remember when looking at data KPI chooses to highlight. 1. The first chart includes all spending (KPERS, fed, special...
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