“Ron Traxson, superintendent of USD 398-Peabody Burns offered a different perspective. His district will see a cut in classroom funding of $48,643 this year yet, with only minimal recovery over the next two school years. “’This block grant is not about helping schools with a new formula, it’s about cutting school funding to meet the state’s shrinking budget,’ Traxson said… “In his most recent newsletter to constituents, Rep. John Barker, whose district includes northern Marion County, stated: ‘Our schools are receiving more funding this year than last, and the credible proposals currently on the table have schools receiving...
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Twin Valley school year to end early due to budget issues
Budget cuts are real, and reserve funds are necessary given the current uncertainty for schools. “A Twin Valley School Board member says the district was facing a $75,000 shortfall this year. He says that by ending the school year early, the district will save about half of that amount. The district says it doesn’t have enough money in reserves to endure the unplanned financial cuts recently signed into law.” Read more here: http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/budget-concern-causing-twin-valley-school-district-to-shorten-school-year/32120400...
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“Over 200 locally elected boards of education in Kansas (more than 2/3) have passed resolutions against moving elections to the fall and making them partisan. These board members govern what Governor Brownback called the ‘5th best schools in the country’ and spend less than any state ranked higher in student achievement. What are we trying to fix? “Last year the Kansas Legislature passed a law that required mail ballots in school district Local Option Budget elections. Kansas election officials estimate that mail ballots can increase voter participation by a factor of three (300 percent). No legislation to try...
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Leave a Comment 2015 school board elections April 7
This year’s school board elections are one week from today throughout Kansas. Please do your homework and VOTE. We are aware of several races in which candidates following the KPI talking points are running. Advance voting is already available. Check with your local elections office for locations....
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