“The Associated Press obtained a copy of the letter shortly after the state Department of Education distributed it. The letter was signed by House Speaker Ray Merrick, of Stilwell; Senate President Susan Wagle, of Wichita, and the chairmen of the Legislature’s two budget committees, Sen. Ty Masterson, of Andover, and...
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Wichita seeks funding for refugee students
We’re sharing this story to highlight the unique situations of different districts in Kansas. When people talk about hiring “administrative” staff, or districts wanting more funding than in years past, or cash balances, there are specifics we might not know about unless we’re personally familiar with the district. We’ve repeatedly...
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“The school districts will make their case to the State Finance Council, which is charged with dispersing up to $12.29 million in emergency aid this fiscal year for schools with extraordinary needs. “That is less than the total applications pending before the council, which add up to $15.07 million. “The...
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“Betty Arnold, president of the Wichita Unified School District 259 school board, says she has concerns private schools aren’t playing on a level playing field, because many don’t have to publish academic outcomes such as aggregated standardized test scores and graduation rates. “’The lack of accountability is always a huge...
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