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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2017
Page
1
Lawrence school board will not formally interview candidates to replace Kristie Adair. Applicants will be reviewed individually after Monday's deadline, three top choices chosen, merits discussed at a March 13 public meeting where the new member will be appointed. Individual members may contact applicants before then.
Kansas lawmakers praise Trump executive order aimed at repealing Obama era clean water regulations. U S Senators Roberts Moran and Representative Jenkins issue statements supporting the move, while a local environmental group warns the roll back could degrade water quality in the Kansas River and nearby lakes and streams.
The court analyzed 2015 16 reading and math test results. About a quarter of students were below grade level in reading and over a quarter in math. Nearly half of Black students were below grade level in math, with similar reading results.
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that public school funding is unconstitutionally low and gave the Legislature until June 30 to devise a new plan. If lawmakers fail, the court could order schools closed.
Democrats ecstatic over ruling while Republicans offer little comment. The court did not specify funding amounts, but Kansas Department of Education says its two year budget plan aligns with Supreme Court standards and seeks at least 841 million dollars in added funding. Lawmakers are on a week long recess as the decision lands.
Woodlawn Elementary School secretary Andrea Anderson was surprised with the Class Act Award during a morning assembly. Superintendent Kyle Hayden presented the honor as students and staff cheered, praising her welcoming smile and efforts to create a safe, friendly environment for all students.
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