Garden City USD 457 appeals state standard under No Child Left Behind
Garden City USD 457 filed an appeal with the Kansas State Department of Education to suspend or waive a new four year graduation rate standard retroactive to last year. District officials say many English Language Learners take longer than four years to graduate and that the district already faces corrective action. The appeal marks a critical turning point for the district and its education plan.
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International Garden tag line aims to rebrand Garden City
City leaders and the Finney County Tourism Bureau push a community wide rebranding effort with the theme International Garden. Lynn Schoonover credits consultants and local task forces, including businesses and students, in shaping the campaign. The project, funded by the tourism bureau, partnered with Manhattan based New Boston Creative Group to guide the process.
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Garden City businessman charged over eavesdropping in restroom
John Scheopner a Garden City businessman and former USD 457 Board member was arrested in Finney County for allegedly using a concealed camcorder to eavesdrop in the women’s bathroom at his Water Conditioning business. He faces four counts of eavesdropping and two counts of witness intimidation.
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Fireworks bans spread across southwest Kansas counties
Finney County joins others in banning sale and discharge of fireworks due to drought and fire risk. Hamilton, Haskell, Stanton, Grant and Stevens counties enacted bans, while Gray Lane Greeley Wichita Scott and Kearny counties differ. City officials in Ulysses and Grant County cited dry conditions and limited rainfall as the basis for restricting fireworks. A rain delay ended bans in some areas, with watchers awaiting further weather before lifting prohibitions.
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