Budget decisions loom for USD 457 board
USD 457 budget committee chair Steve Martinez described community calls to cut administrators and noted the group reviewed data from 2004-05 to the current year. He highlighted that many people misunderstand administrator roles at the Educational Support Center and said perceptions drive opinions. Martinez said the district has the same number of administrators this year as last.
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Steve Martinez
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Education leaders feel squeeze and salary gaps emerge
Kansas superintendents average 104,060 in pay this year while 63 percent of 293 districts cut frozen or raised less than 1 percent. 47 new superintendents hired this year include 25 paid more than their predecessors, and USD 259 Wichita leads with 287,000 in salary and benefits for John Allison.
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Kansas State Department of Education
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John Allison
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St Catherine Hospital to add 64 new patient rooms
St. Catherine Hospital plans 64 new patient rooms replacing north tower medical and surgical spaces while the south tower is converted for offices and administrative use. The project, approved by Catholic Health Initiatives, involves a $9.9 million capital infusion and will begin in summer with a 9 to 11 month build. Architects and contractors will be selected in the next three months, aiming for an August or July kickoff.
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Scott Taylor
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Catholic Health Initiatives
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