“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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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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Leave a Comment Silver Lake faces tough decisions under block grants
“‘Everything is still on the table,’ [Silver Lake Superintendent Randy] Matzke said. ‘We’ve formulated a list. But all the low-hanging fruit has been picked. The things on that list will have a negative impact on kids. When you start talking about eliminating teachers or services or sports, that’s when it starts hitting home for people. It will affect every child if the Legislature can’t come to terms with this or fix this.’” Read more here: http://cjonline.com/news/2015-05-10/kansas-school-district-running-out-budget-options-meet-cuts-under-block-grant...
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