Students protest district budget cuts target sixth grade programs
Lawrence public meeting will hear teachers and students discuss a proposed $245000 cut eliminating sixth grade band and orchestra along with shared pain across nursing, athletics, library, foreign languages and more. Superintendent Weseman warns of inevitable clashes as phase one seeks $3 million in cuts and revenue changes while phase two outlines $2 million more if state funding drops.
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Sharon signals possible release of Arafat after arrests
Israel seeks to lift travel ban on Yasser Arafat amid ongoing clashes across the West Bank and Gaza. Sharon says a future release is possible after arrests but gives no timeline. Israeli strikes, tank assaults, and a Gaza City helicopter attack on Arafat's compound accompany renewed US diplomacy and regional peace overtures.
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Lawrence district mulls two phase budget cuts at board meeting
Lawrence school board eyes a two phase plan to trim expenditures. Phase I proposes about 1.9 million dollars in cuts and nearly 1 million in fee increases across elementary and secondary staffing, programs, and support services. Phase II adds 2.1 million in further reductions, with optional adjustments to counseling, library services, and athletics.
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