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Haven district closing school, shortening school year

The Haven school board voted last night to close an elementary school and shorten the district’s school year by 5 days this year and 10 days next year due to cuts in the block grant bill. Read more here: http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/haven-school-district-to-close-mount-hope-elementary-school/32352412#.VSz4R8sMSBc.twitter...
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Lawrence school district may increase property taxes to offset block grant hit

“Lawrence school district officials pointed toward increasing property taxes during its biweekly meeting Monday in order to offset an expected $1.6 million reduction in state aid. “While the Legislature continues to work on the state budget, district officials briefed school board members on what kind of financial situation it soon expects to be in. A new block grant system of funding, signed into law last month by Gov. Sam Brownback, is assumed to result in a $1.6 million hit to the Lawrence district.” Read more here: http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/apr/13/school-district-may-increase-property-taxes-offset/...
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Game On walker profiled in Holton paper

Thank you for joining us, Lauren! “When I began this walk, people would ask me about my career. I would say that I’m just a mom. But after this walk, I have changed my job title. I’m a mom who walked 60 miles for Kansas kids. For those of you who say I am just one person, what can I do? Can I really make a difference? Yes, you can. It just takes one person to begin a movement. You can support your school district, contact your legislators and educate your neighbor. The time to act is now....
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