Here’s some more information on the new SMSD Superintendent. http://pvpost.com/2013/08/16/hinson-delivers-leadership-message-to-chamber-audience-20458...
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What’s included in “education funding”
How many times have you heard “public education takes up over half the state’s budget” Even this week it was commented on this page that it is up to 70%. It is at 63% The state has shrunk the pie (state budget) by reductions so education takes up a larger slice. Do you know the agencies that fall under education? K-12 Department of Education Board of Regents Fort Hays State University Kansas State University KSU-Vet Medical Center KSU – ESARP Emporia State University Pittsburg State University University of Kansas KU Medical Center Wichita State University Kansas Historical Society...
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Leave a Comment Shawnee Mission School District faces flat funding without restoring cuts from previous years
The Shawnee Mission School District will start the school year with a budget that generally avoids the deep cuts of previous years, but also doesn’t leave room to restore those losses. The schools are getting no additional per pupil state support and are not allowed any additional property tax increases to raise local funds. http://pvpost.com/2013/08/14/shawnee-mission-schools-budget-flat-for-new-school-year-20415...
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Leave a Comment North Carolina no longer gives a damn
This is what happens when your state opts for the ALEC agenda. Does some of it sound familiar? http://clclt.com/charlotte/north-carolina-no-longer-gives-a-damn/Content?oid=3179158...
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