Lawrence district plans four year highs and middle schools
Board president Rich Minder says the district faces coordinating several planning processes after major changes approved last year. The plan restructures 2011 12 to four year high schools and six to eight middle schools with kindergartens through sixth in elementary, seventh through ninth in junior high, and tenth through twelfth in high schools. A 25 member community group is involved.
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Lexie's Law Tightens Day Care Safety Across Kansas
A new Kansas law named Lexie's Law tightens safety rules for day care homes, replacing the old registered family home category with licensing and initial inspections. The law, prompted by 13 month old Lexie Engelman’s 2004 death, requires annual inspections, training, and higher staffing standards, affecting 91 providers in Douglas County and about 2,500 statewide.
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Kansas Turnpike Aids Stranded Motorists Returns
Don Mosher resumes his Safety Assist duty on the Kansas Turnpike between Lawrence and Kansas City to aid drivers with flat tires overheating engines or empty fuel. The $70,000 program funded by the Kansas Turnpike Authority and State Farm Insurance restarts after idling in 2008 with Mosher mounting a red and white car signaling help.
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Douglas County Dental Clinic Receives 15000 Grant Boost
The Douglas County Dental Clinic in 316 Maine will upgrade with a $15,000 grant package from Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation and Douglas County Community Foundation. The funds cover a digital X ray system and laptops, enabling faster visits and expanded services like root canals, with training underway for use by August. The nonprofit serves low income and uninsured residents, logging about 6,000 patient visits last year, half of them children, and plans for a busy Free Dental Day in September.
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Former KU provost to retire from APLU
David Shulenburger, former KU provost and executive vice chancellor, will retire as vice president for academic affairs at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, effective December 31. He plans to remain in the Washington area and pursue higher education policy work.
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Gasoline prices dip to $2.65 at several stations
The Journal-World reports gasoline prices as low as 2.65 dollars at multiple stations with a tip line 832 7154 for lower prices.
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Contact Us Information for Caroline Trowbridge Assignment Director
The notice provides contact details for Caroline Trowbridge, assignment director, including phone number 832-7154 and email dtrowbridge ljworld.com, inviting readers to reach out for assignments or inquiries.
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