Bill could permit concealed carry in classrooms in Kansas
A House committee approved a bill allowing school boards and university administrators to decide if employees with concealed carry licenses can bring weapons onto campus buildings. Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little could authorize concealed guns in select facilities, with Lawrence district and other institutions affected. The measure targets employees at schools and higher education, shifting control away from the Kansas Board of Regents and broadening current firearm restrictions in government buildings.
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Ottawa ex superintendent to collect $10,899 monthly for eight months
Former Ottawa school district superintendent Dean Katt, who resigned on Friday after leading since 2006, will continue receiving his full salary of 130,786 per year and district benefits for eight months under a separation agreement obtained via a Kansas Open Records Act request. The agreement also covers health, life, disability insurance and retirement contributions.
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Limiting teacher rights sparks protest by educators
A standing-room-only crowd of teachers and advocates decries a bill that would curb teacher contract negotiations, arguing it is an attack on educators and a threat to classroom priorities.
City forum signals support for Rock Chalk Park project
City Commission candidates at a Voter Education Coalition forum said they would not overturn Tuesday night decisions to provide incentives and start bids for a $25 million Rock Chalk Park recreation center. Most candidates urged moving forward with the project.
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Lawrence school board candidates show few differences
Four Lawrence candidates Vanessa Sanborn Bob Byers Kristie Adair and Adina Morse debated at City Hall agreeing on issues and pledging strong support for the district 92.5 million bond proposal. All four endorsed the bond and expressed similar views on district goals and funding needs.
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