Funding bill could cut some rural districts despite aid plan
The bill approved by the House 63 57 and Senate 22 16 aims to boost aid by 129 million for poor districts but may reduce funding for local districts due to weighting adjustments in the formula. USD 363 Holcomb USD 200 Greeley County USD 374 Sublette face cuts while USD 457 Garden City USD 494 Hamilton County USD 507 Satanta USD 215 Lakin and USD 216 Deerfield show mixed increases. Representative Russ Jennings notes the formula changes caused net reductions in the area and questions if such finance legislation has ever reduced a district’s funding.
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Kansas teachers vow to fight tenure changes
Leaders of the Kansas National Education Association vow to wage battles through November elections against a funding bill's tenure provisions. The measure, added to school funding legislation, raises state aid by over 129 million dollars to satisfy a recent Kansas Supreme Court ruling. Gov. Sam Brownback now has the bill.
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Homebuilder withdraws request for city sprinkler waiver
Casco Homes, Inc. halted a 16 unit apartment project at 202 and 204 College Drive after fire sprinkler systems were found missing, delaying work. The firm sought a waiver from sprinkler requirements, offset by a 10 year tax abatement, then reached a resolution with City Manager Matt Allen after discussions.
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College Drive
Casco Homes, Inc
Chappel
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Warm, sunny day with a high of 82 and low of 45
Today's forecast calls for warmer conditions and abundant sunshine. A high near 82 and a low around 45 are expected, with clear skies continuing through the afternoon and evening.
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