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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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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Leave a Comment KPI funding ads mislead
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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