We couldn’t agree more. Thank you Dr. Lane. Journey of a Superintendent: The Piano “Once to every man [woman] and nation, comes the moment to decide, In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side . . .” From the Hymn, “Once to Every Man and Nation,” words by James R. Lowell Dr. Cynthia Lane, Superintendent of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Recently, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) has been under attack for replacing a 50-year-old piano, one that was used every day in instruction. Our critics contend that we are...
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Impact of mid-year education cuts in JOCO
“‘This will cause Blue Valley to fill a budget hole that was unanticipated and unplanned for,’ said [Blue Valley] Superintendent Tom Trigg, whose district will lose $1.1 million. “’Unfortunately, the effect of tax policy changes has cut the state’s revenue stream to the point that important services, such as public education, are no longer being adequately funded,’ Trigg said in an email.” Meanwhile Sen. Melcher of Leawood says schools just have to reduce administration and become more efficient, without acknowledging the increasing demands on schools now. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article9376751.html...
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Thank you to Eudora Superintendent Splichal for explaining what today’s actions and likely future actions mean to Eudora schools. We hope other superintendents and school boards will share information with their community members as well. Parents and other community members can be more effective advocates if they receive information and requests for help. Dear friend of Eudora Schools: As you may have heard, this afternoon Governor Sam Brownback announced 1.5% in school district “allotments” – cuts that don’t require legislative approval – effective March 7. In Eudora, this translates to an $81,000 cut to our current budget. This...
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Leave a Comment K-12 will not be spared
The election is over, so now we get the announcement that K-12 will not be spared from cuts this session. Governor Brownback has announced plans to cut education by $44.5 million. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article9352574.html...
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