“KPI henchman Trabert does more than ponder issues at the think tank. KPI is active in lobbying and campaigning against tax and spending increases. It financed television ads to oppose the proposed tax increase in Johnson County. “When Trabert speaks in Topeka, legislators bow and scrape. Who wants to be...
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KS districts facing funding challenges
“The educational pain is statewide and takes different forms. Many districts can’t fill jobs. “Garden City, in western Kansas, still has a couple of dozen open positions. Wichita is trying to hire more than 250 people. “They’re raising property taxes in Lawrence to make up for less state aid. And...
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As you begin another school year we want to thank you for all you do. Thank for for helping our children discover a love of reading, unlock the mysteries of math, find the wonder in science and learn to play well with others and be good citizens whether they’re in...
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From KASB: KASB Statement on State Efficiency Study Kansas school districts are committed to operating both effectively and efficiently, which means using resources to maximize student success and serve the needs of our diverse state communities. We understand the Legislature’s interest in studying school funding as part of a study...
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