Finney County OKs 2 point guest tax hike for tourism push
Finney County commissioners approved raising the transient guest tax from 4 to 6 percent with a two year sunset. The 2 percent increase could bring 100000 to 200000 extra annual revenue for the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce tourism bureau to market events, boost signage, brochures, and rebranding efforts. Commissioner Don Doll opposed the measure citing concerns over accounting.
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Kansas senators take up plan to regulate day care safety
A bill SB-447 moving through the Kansas Senate would require all day cares to meet standards and face regular inspections every 15 months. It aims to establish a risk based inspection system, ensure providers stay within sight and sound of children, and create an online database for parents. The measure follows concerns raised after Ava Park’s death and would broaden KDHE oversight beyond current licensed and registered facilities.
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Remporia
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Overland Park
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Kansas Action For Children
Principal position reduced in USD 457 district
The USD 457 Board of Education decided not to renew Bonita Green's contract as principal of Jennie Wilson Elementary due to budget constraints. Superintendent Rick Atha stated the nonrenewal is a budget decision, not a performance issue, and the role will be filled by another district employee.
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USD 363 sees budget boost after enrollment audit
Holcomb USD 363 Superintendent Demitry Evancho announced the Kansas State Department of Education internal audit raised the district’s weighted enrollment from 1,511 to 1,597.8, increasing the budget by 36,000 to a total of 6,410,373. The district called the result very positive as it reflects a higher maximum funding level.
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Demitry Evancho
Board of Education
Kansas State Department of Education
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