District approves 2003-2004 budget plan added extra help option
USD 457 adopts a new extra assistance policy replacing an elective with time for math or English tutoring led by a teacher. Initially serving about 70 underclassmen, selected by teachers or counselors, with meetings for student and parent to assess fit. Other tutoring options exist, and the district funds turf and lighting at Memorial Stadium with YMCA and GCCC involvement.
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Kevin Burr
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Fairgrounds Policy Revisions Tackled by Commissioners
Commissioners and Clark discussed policy changes for the fairgrounds including banning alcohol in glass bottles to reduce broken glass, raising table and chair rentals to 3 dollars per table and 75 cents per chair, and imposing a 175 dollar fine for balloons snagging lights. They also eyed adjusting holiday policy, drainage and acoustics upgrades, and updating the 2000 master plan as part of the Finney County Strategic Plan.
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Finney County
Ron Schwartz
Burtis Motors
Kansas Automobile Dealers Association
KADA
Schwartz
Kansas
EMS
Bob Prewitt
Prewitt
John Andrews
St. Catherine Hospital
County Budget Talks Weigh Tax Increase Across Finney County
Finney County commissioners approved a budget plan with about a 10 mill property tax hike amid public complaints at a hearing. Residents like Becker of Becker's Kawasaki criticized state cuts and urged prepared financial planning, while others urged cuts or suggested evaluating the Finney County Economic Development Corporation. Commissioners defended the process, aiming for a prudent budget for next year and inviting specific cost-cutting proposals between January and June.
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Kawasaki
W. Jones Ave
Jim Wharton
Garden City
Wharton
Finney County Economic Development Corporation
Stephens
Commis
Sioners
Finney County
Roman Halbur
Halbur
Commission
Tentative 합reement reached in district teacher negotiations
Negotiators from the GCEA and USD 457 moved toward a tentative deal with a vote date pushed from September 25 toward late August. The accord includes a base pay raise, health plan committee, defined inservice meetings, and altered personal leave conditions.
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Kansas Association of School Boards
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Police face budget pressure on Hugoton department
Council weighs options after town hall survey on disbanding or contracting the Hugoton police. Chief Hagman talks 15 percent cut to a 475000 budget, trimming overtime and outside training while keeping law enforcement focused. Mayor Gillespie says no rush to decide.
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Hicks
Hugoton
Fred Hagman
Hagman
Neal Gillespie
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