Block grant shift worries Kansas schools statewide
Su perintendent David Younger and other district leaders warn that block grants do not account for rising enrollment and at risk students. Ulysses USD 214 would see minor changes in state aid, while Garden City USD 457 faces mixed gains and losses including capital outlay cuts. Cimarron USD 102 anticipates losses and potential cash reserves use as districts weigh next year’s financial solvency under the proposal.
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David Younger
Younger
Bruce
Kansas
Ulysses
State Department of Education
Topeka
House Appropriations Committee
Jennings
Garden City
Rick Atha
Cimarron Usd 102
Mike Waters
Waters
Cimarron
Holcomb Usd 363
Jean Rush
Holcomb
Rush
Sam Brownback
KSDE
Tuition Increase Highlights Board Action and New Trustee
The board approved a total tuition rise of five dollars this year with three dollars added this year. Newly appointed Trustee Melvin Neufeld took the oath of office and seated on the board, filling the term of Bill Clifford who resigned after election to the Finney County Commission.
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Melvin Neufeld
Neufeld
Bill Clifford
Finney County
Wind energy policy eyed as lawmakers weigh standards
Kansas lawmakers in the Senate Utilities Committee heard SB 253 to sunset the Renewable Energy Standards Act by year end 2020 and roll back Renewable Portfolio Standard targets to 15 percent by 2016 and 20 percent after 2020. Supporters warn of higher rates and missed jobs while proponents argue for market driven energy and wind growth. The hearing was extended to Wednesday for additional testimony.
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Topeka
Senate Utilities Committee
Westar Energy
Kimberly Swaty
The
Wind Coalition
Ing
Kansas
Svaty
Bruce Graham
Cloud Community College
American Wind Energy Association
Bill
Roger Woods
Americans For Prosperity
Woods
Mike O’neal
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
O’neal
Fast track school funding bill draws concern and praise
Lawmakers push a fast track funding bill amid warnings of rushed process and limited transparency. Rep. Hill criticizes expediency while Rep. Schwartz supports a two year crafting period. A committee amendment sunsets the block grant in June 2017 prompting action. Virtual education funding for older students is preserved by a Tuesday amendment.
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Burroughs
Don Hill
R-Emporia
Hill
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Sharon Schwartz
Washington
Schwartz
Troy Waymaster
R-Bunker Hill
Ambassadors attack severs face. 80 stitches reported
The U.S. ambassador to .2. required 80 stitches after a knife attack. The incident involved a knife-wielding assailant and left the ambassador with facial injuries. Authorities investigated the assault.
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U.S
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