Eudora School Board considered defying mask order
A few weeks ago the Eudora School Board weighed openly resisting the mask mandate extended by the Douglas County Commission. They lacked enough votes to oppose the county rule, underscoring sharp political tensions between Eudora and nearby Lawrence.
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Lawrence school district eyes multi grade classrooms for budget cuts
Lawrence school board weighs cutting millions to cover a 3.8 million shortfall. Multi grade elementary classrooms could reduce 24 teaching positions saving 1.47 million, with other proposals including admin salary cuts and program eliminations such as gymnastics and novice orchestra. Vice President Shannon Kimball called multi grade options obvious big-dollar changes to avoid smaller cuts.
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Transition of Douglas County health leaders previewed
Former health chief Dr. Thomas Marcellino resigns after a decade at the helm and hands off to Dr. Jennifer Schrimsher, who has served as deputy for a year. Both officials describe a smooth transfer as Schrimsher acclimates to the role with a ready support team.
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