Hugoton bond proposal spans middle school to early childhood center
Voters hear plans for a district expansion costing about 22.9 million dollars including a middle and high school common entrance with controlled access, larger kitchen cafetaria, relocated offices, and a 4.6 million dollar project plus a 3.6 million athletics addition. An optional storm shelter finesses part of the cost. A 5.5 million early childhood center would sit on Madison Street near Hugoton Elementary. The 15 year bond would raise the mill levy by 6.27 mills, appealing for all-day kindergarten and space upgrades amid concerns over the economy. No opposition voiced at the meeting.
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GCHS bond issue tour highlights space and funding needs
Parents tour GCHS facilities as officials push a $97.5 million bond to build a new 2,000-student high school north of Mary Street and east of Campus Drive. The plan also renovates the existing high school into a middle school and repurposes Abe Hubert and Garfield schools. Officials note trailers remain for temporary space though not ideal for learning.
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Kansans weigh tobacco taxes as indoor smoking ban eyed
State Rep. Jeff Whitham predicts a statewide indoor smoking ban in 2009 to protect health and avoid budget concerns. The KHPA group backs a 10 percent cigarette tax rise to fund youth prevention, while translators and obesity prevention also feature in the health agenda.
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Garden City
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Assessments show improved Kansas student test results
Kansas students show gains across categories with 83 percent reaching top science levels. English learners in grade eight rose from 12 percent in 2000 to 53.1 percent in the latest reading top three. DeBacker attributes gains to more ELL teachers and longer stays in a community and school. 92 percent of 296 districts and 90 percent of 1,365 schools showed adequate progress, up from 89 percent. Districts not meeting progress face state oversight and school improvement actions.
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