City sales tax shortfall eyed as year progresses
City Finance Director Melinda Hitz warns September sales tax hints at a roughly $100,000 year end shortfall if trends continue, with September receipts at 304,050 and year to date near 3.2 million. Dodge City shows growth while Liberal remains steady. e commerce and energy prices cited as factors.
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Garden City High School cash incentive boosts attendance
Garden City High School ran a week long attendance incentive offering a $1000 prize drawing for perfect attendance three days. Absences fell from about 250 to 177 but Monday’s count rose to 193, suggesting short term impact while plans for a year end car prize continue. Principal Kevin Burr reported broad support from teachers students and community.
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Crowded Question at Heart of Garden City Bond Issue
Garden City High School faces overcrowding as enrollment climbs since 1990, with USD 457 proposing a second high school funded by a $33 million bond on November 7. Principal Kevin Burr notes long-standing challenges and ongoing efforts to manage growth.
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Bond Issue at 2000 High School Reexamined Capacity
Burr notes the building designed for 1500 students may be misleading as about 300 students leave for work study or college classes daily. This reduces peak occupancy well below the 1900 figure. Burr says the alternative would be unbelievable. See Bond Page A8.
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Americans with Disabilities Act transforms public life in 1990
Before July 26 1990 many disabled Americans faced isolation as curb ramps doorways and restrooms failed access. The ADA guarantees equal opportunity across five titles Employment Public Services Public Accommodations Telecommunications and Miscellaneous.
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