“Four Burrton teachers did not have their contracts renewed when the USD 369 school board met on Monday night in what superintendent Jeff Shearon called ‘a cost-cutting measure, pure and simple.’ “Librarian Marci Shearon, first grade teacher Amber Kline and physical education teacher Dylan Pohlman did not have their contracts renewed, while preschool teacher Renee Waters will continue next year, but with a decreased number of classes… “Although Shearon had previously promised that staff would not suffer as a result of state funding issues, the cuts came deeper than anticipated, forcing a change of plan.” The link to...
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Skyline superintendent stepping down to save district money
Skyline Superintendent Mike Sanders is resigning to save his district money. The district also let go a K-4 music instructor and won’t be giving any raises this year. We are sorry to see Supt. Sanders resign. Game On visited his district a couple of years ago, and the pride he took in his community and his schools and his passion for helping their children were obvious. Read more here: http://www.pratttribune.com/article/20150514/NEWS/150519687/SHARED/150519687/?Start=1...
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Leave a Comment Andover looking for $1 million savings after block grants take effect
“As state lawmakers continue to figure out how to fund public schools, districts across the state are already bracing for some tough times ahead. The same is true for one of the state’s wealthiest districts, USD 385 in Andover. “At Monday’s district board meeting in Andover, the school board approved several student fee increases… Other districts not as affluent as Andover will likely be hit even harder. Even in Andover, budget cuts and fee increases are necessary to keep bringing people to the city in search of good schools… “Andover officials say they are using a combination of...
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Leave a Comment KASB explains facts on school funding
From KASB We’ve been asked: What are the real facts in school funding changes? KASB received the following comments and questions from a local school newspaper editor. I’ve read the response to school funding from (the Governor’s spokesperson) Melika Willoughby, as I’m sure you have, and I guess I’m somewhat confused by her explanation about school funding that schools are – or feel they are – entitled to receive. Question 1) As I read her comments, she makes it sound as though the schools were informed of a potential $53.6 million windfall in LOB and capital outlay money...
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