“It would be inaccurate to describe these cuts as ‘efficiencies;’ rather, they were cuts to programs, staff and activities that were essential to student outcomes. However, we could no longer afford them.”

See this report here: http://www.kshb.com/news/state/kansas/kansas-city-kansas-public-schools-sends-letter-to-state-about-need-for-extra-funding

Here’s the link to the letter: http://media.kshb.com/pdf/KCK%20Response%20to%20State%20Finance%20Council.pdf?_ga=1.22693371.1327278612.1417195414