Atha named assistant superintendent at Shawnee Mission
The Garden City Public Schools search for a new superintendent nears completion as outgoing leader resigns to take a post in eastern Kansas. Dr. Rick Atha is appointed assistant superintendent of instructional services at Shawnee Mission, USD 457, with KASB guiding the selection process and a community survey shaping criteria for the next leader.
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Kansas
Darren Dennis
Garden City Public Schools
Shawnee Mission
Atha
USD 457 Board of Education
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Kansas Association of School Boards
KASB
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City approves grant funding from three city programs
The Garden City Commission approved about 133000 in Community Grant Art Grant and Alcohol Fund allocations following committee review. Eight of twelve community grant applicants shared 24750 with recipients including Mexican Fiesta Sandsage Bison Range Habitat for Humanity Miles of Smiles St Catherine Hospital Devel opment Foundation Junior Leadership Corps and Youth Entrepreneurs. Funds may roll over to next year to accommodate higher demand.
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Alcohol Fund Advisory Committee
Ashley Freburg
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In-state tuition repeal bill stalls in Kansas House
The House Education Committee narrowly tabled House Bill 2139 seeking to repeal in-state tuition for children of undocumented migrants. Debate featured strong opposition from Rep. Valdenia Winn who called the measure racist, with supporters citing enforcement of immigration laws. The panel approved a grandfather clause for 10th graders and discussed E-Verify provisions amid objections.
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Winn
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Ron Highland
House
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Diana Dierks
Salina
Dierks
Kris Kobach
John Rubin
Rubin
Kansas Board of Regents
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