We’re sorry but the proposed increases in school funding in the bill that passed the House and Senate last week aren’t going to eliminate our need to advocate for much-needed additional funding. Here’s how it plays out in Wichita:
“Though the exact budget totals could change, the net effect of the increased LOB funding and state base aid, minus the various funding cuts, is that Wichita may receive about $1.6 million in additional operating budget money next year, plus an additional $3.5 million for capital projects. Meanwhile, property owners in the Wichita district may receive about $10 million in tax relief.
Every little bit helps as schools struggle to pay their bills. But for a district the size of Wichita, that’s not much help.”
Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/2014/04/13/3399648/eagle-editorial-school-aid-no.html#storylink=cpy