KPI is frustrated that districts are explaining that current funding is leading to cuts, so they’ve paid for a full-page ad in the Wichita Eagle. Here are a few things to remember when looking at data KPI chooses to highlight. 1. The first chart includes all spending (KPERS, fed, special ed, buildings, etc.). 2. The increases over last year largely reflect the legislature’s effort to comply with the Gannon equity decision and were essentially court-ordered. Candidates took credit for those increases when running for office last year. 3. The state pulled back on that promised and needed funding,...
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Tonganoxie board cuts popular teacher and makes other reductions
“The Board of Education met Monday to discuss eliminating the job of Kim Angelo, one of two band instructors at the district’s middle school. “Students said they adore Angelo, a third-year teacher, and would hate to see her go anywhere. They came to the meeting to show their support in hopes of saving her job. “In a letter to parents, the superintendent said the governor’s block grant funding will have a significant negative impact on current and future school funding in Tonganoxie. “The district said the block grant funding will lead to a $212,000 budget shortfall. The district...
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Leave a Comment Rep. Ousley update explains players in Kansas
This piece by Rep. Ousley isn’t just about Medicaid expansion. It explains a lot about what is happening with education funding and policy in Kansas as well. As powerful as they are, though, ALEC, AFP, KPI and the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, don’t actually get to vote-you do. Read more here: http://pvpost.com/2015/05/11/capitol-update-why-hasnt-the-legislature-voted-on-medicaid-expansion-39103...
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Leave a Comment Letter writer notes Rep. Jones not representing her
Topekans, is Rep. Jones representing you? “I’m confused. I emailed Rep. Dick Jones, R-Topeka, a couple of months ago on issues that were important to me and got no response, not even a form letter. I thought perhaps I was mistaken and Jones wasn’t my representative. I thought I had voted for him in the past election, but Jones is a common name. “Then, I received a letter from Americans for Prosperity recently that cleared things up for me. The letter stated Jones was my representative. I was glad to have my confusion cleared up but then I...
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