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“G.A. Buie, executive director of the United School Administrators of Kansas, said in an e-mail that the governor’s ‘comments are being made as if school districts are not already putting every dollar possible into classroom instruction.’ “Buie said the governor overlooks expenses that are necessary for learning to take place. “’I don’t believe the governor’s office understands what it takes to house, transport, feed, document, assess, counsel, supply, heat/cool and, yes, educate children every day. Almost every dollar spent in a school district directly or indirectly affects instruction,’ he said.” Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article31161851.html...

“Brownback’s comments came hours after Wichita district leaders got their first detailed look at next year’s budget, which is set at about $4 million less than last year’s expenditures. The budget raises local property taxes, freezes teacher salaries and cuts about $6.5 million in non-personnel spending. “Answering questions from reporters after the speech at the Wichita Marriott, Brownback said state funding for education – including funds for low-income and other at-risk children – is sufficient.” Read more here: http://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article30710871.html...