District eyes bold steps to recruit teachers in Garden City
USD 457 administrators propose an aggressive recruiting and retention plan amid about 20 vacancies and nine resignations since August. The board will weigh differentiated pay, overseas recruiters, and costless concepts before bargaining implications. Proposals include interview setup, recruiter host, extended mentoring for new teachers, and a talent pool for future vacancies.
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Kansas Supreme Court faces casino ownership challenge
Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison argues the state does not own and operate casinos and slot machines at racetracks, challenging the expanded gambling law. Observers say whether the case reaches the court hinges on if private groups can run these ventures while state backing is insufficient for true ownership. If accepted, justices will weigh the constitutional question of four proposed destination casinos and three race-track slots.
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Balloon Dragon Azul Visits Georgia Matthews Elementary
Georgia Matthews Elementary Principal Carma Harman leads students to the gym for a hot air balloon presentation. The crew instructs students on quiet time and a no touch rule before they walk to the field where a blue dragon shaped balloon named Azul sits, prompting surprised reactions.
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Kelly Baldwin
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Finney County Storm Damages Sunflower Holcomb Plant
After Monday night's storm damage in Finney County Sunflower Electric Power Corp reports the Holcomb plant is back to operation with temporary fixes. The traveling coal stacker, damaged roofs and boiler were part of about 1 million in losses. The stacker became operational again Thursday and coal movement resumed from pre storm piles.
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Holcomb
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