Senate OKS bill to clarify closed-door meeting explanations
Kansas Senate approved SB 70 to require clearer minutes and stated reasons for any closed door executive sessions by city councils and other governing bodies. The bill passed 39 to 1, with bipartisan backing, and moves to the House for consideration.
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Local artists propose lily pads koi mural for East 14th cul-de-sac
A Lawrence group led by Katy Clagett plans a street mural featuring lily pads and koi at East 14th Street near Burroughs Creek Trail. The design aims to improve an accessible entrance point after earlier 10th and New Jersey mural faded due to paint and surface issues.
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Eudora gets new middle school principal with Kansas ties
Jeremy Thomas, recently in Hershey Nebraska with the district, takes the Eudora Middle School principal post as he and wife Carly press toward their Kansas roots. A Southwestern Heights High School grad, he played basketball at Wichita State and returns to Kansas on a clear career path. He previously served as assistant principal and district activities director in Hershey after switching from substitute teacher.
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Lawrence school board candidate applies for election
Melissa Johnson, a Kansas City Kansas teacher and mother of three, filed to appear on the Lawrence school board ballot for three open four year seats. Johnson, African American, cites equity as a priority and vows to finish what she starts while balancing a second grade classroom with English language learners including Sudanese and Nepalese refugees.
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