Budget signals community input on school funding priorities
The committee weighs 98 percent versus full funding for ESL and other services. At 98 percent, two ESL teachers at Buffalo Jones Elementary could become one, and curriculum impacts include less data on kindergartners and fewer opportunities for high performers to enter contests. Christine Melin prioritizes instruction while noting administrative costs are still needed. After ranking, results may guide the USD 457 Board of Education, with Superintendent Rick Atha involved.
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Kiblinger
Buffalo Jones Elementary
Christine Melin
Garden City High School
Melin
Whitley
USD 457
Rick Atha
Board of Education
Atha
Budget priorities set for 2008 09 in Garden City schools
The committee recommends a 2 percent budget cut with 98 percent funding for most programs and 100 percent for core operations. High school could gain 1.6 million in net increases to hire staff and add resources while raising teacher pay with district funds.
Kunz honored for child advocacy work in Kansas
Verlene Kunz, a longtime CASA volunteer with SRS background in child welfare, received a plaque from Kansas Attorney General Steve Six for her dedicated advocacy. She notes the emotional toll yet cites the importance of earning trust with abused children and guiding them toward safety and support.
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Kunz
SRS
Kansas
Steve Six
Verlene
Dorthy Stucky Halley
Attorney General’s
State Legislature eyes final veto session over coal plant debate
Kansas debate over Sunflower Electric coal plants dominates the Legislature as it nears adjournment after a veto session starting April 30. Gov. Sebelius vetoed two pro-plant bills, while Sierra Club notes rising climate awareness and court challenges loom. An environmental collage by Stan Herd will be unveiled in Topeka with live demonstration and YouTube posting.
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Sunflower Electric Power Corp
Tri- State Electric Generation and Transmission Association
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
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Kathleen Sebelius
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Atten
Lawrence
Stan Herd
Mark Parkinson
Bremby
Herd
London
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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E. Fulton St
Garden City
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