Opposition to six year terms for Kansas regents
Lawmakers from Topeka and Lawrence questioned a proposal to limit Kansas Board of Regents terms to six years. Some support studying longer terms for continuity, while others doubt a change is needed. Governor Graves will decide reappointments before session end.
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SelfCheck system to let Lawrence patrons checkout quietly
Lawrence Public Library plans a 27500 dollar 3M Model 5220 SelfCheck unit to let patrons scan cards and books, receive a receipt, and complete checkouts without staff help. The device integrates with the catalog and circulation system, aiming to speed restocking and extend self-service to CDs and tapes.
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Tonganoxie council switches insurers for city employees
The Tonganoxie City Council approved moving from Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Heartland Health for city employees effective March 1. City administrator Chris Eppley says the change will save about $8,000 annually and bring greatly enhanced benefits for the 14 full time employees and their families.
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OsKALoosA-Le School Board Approves New Principal
On Monday night the OsKALoosa-Le district approved a contract for first year elementary principal Christi Witter. Salary to be set later by Superintendent James White. Next meeting scheduled for March 10 at 5 30 p m to discuss the district long range strategic plan.
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KU band heads to Japan for festival tour
Kansas University marching band will perform at Huis Ten Bosch in Japan from March 19 to 30 as part of the Japanese International Marching Band Festival. A 45 musicians and six color guard members will present Home on the Range, Wizard of Oz medleys, and big band numbers in three 20 minute sets daily. Band director Bob Foster calls it an educational opportunity and plans two additional festival appearances with KU backing basketball teams at national tournaments when not in Japan.
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