We’ve had the pleasure of meeting Supt. Patton and visiting the Pratt school district. Thank you for sharing your insight!

“In light of everything we have done in our district and how hard teachers have worked to provide Pratt kids top-notch academics and outstanding enrichment programs, I find it disheartening for the Kansas governor to accuse us of being ‘inefficient and immoral.’

“Our job is to prepare the future workforce for this county and state. We all take our jobs very seriously and want to do the very best for Pratt kids. Superintendents across the state have told state officials we want to work with them, not against them. We want to collaborate and continue to make our students and Kansas successful…

“USD 382 cannot afford to short-change students. This state needs successful, law-abiding taxpayers to maintain and improve the quality of life for all Kansans; however, it won’t happen without an educated, trained workforce. The Board of Education and all employees are committed to this mission and will work hard every day, despite the lack of moral or financial support from state government.”

Read the article in its entirety here: http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20160121/OPINION/160129961/?Start=1