HVAC Repairs at Garden City High School Draw $70k, $19k More
Garden City school officials updated Monday on HVAC work at the high school revealing initial fixes reduced costs to about $70,000, with about $19,000 more identified as needed maintenance. They noted the system’s commissioning was not completed in 2012 and may yield long term energy savings if properly calibrated.
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GCCC president outlines 2015-16 goals and online growth
Garden City Community College President Herbert Swender outlined last year’s goals and progress with the GCCC Board of Trustees. Online offerings rose 42 percent from 2014-15, 12 new online courses created, and associate degrees in science art and general studies now fully online. Enrollment rose 3.6 percent, housing expanded, and programs in pep band welding and STEM fields grew. three online degrees were launched and GC3 physics revived. The college aims to raise graduation rates to 41 percent, boost student success, improve accessibility, expand external funding, and achieve Higher Learning Commission accreditation.
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Kansas Supreme Court weighs teacher due process law
The Kansas Supreme Court considers if lawmakers overstepped crafting a tenure bill. Attorneys debate if the one subject rule was violated as the bill mixed education policy with appropriations. Justices hear arguments on logrolling risks and deferential interpretation, with no ruling deadline set.
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Kobach and Johnson spar over Kansas voting rules at Dole Institute
Kobach and Johnson debated a wide scope election overhaul and a federal versus state voting list dispute at the Dole Institute. Kobach argued the 17 000 suspended voters lack citizenship proof under Kansas law while Johnson pressed for broader voting access and warned against blocking citizen rights. They agreed states have broad constitutional authority to set who votes, a point that frames ongoing litigation.
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