Lawrence school board approves 5.8 million in budget cuts
The Lawrence school board voted 4-3 to approve about 5.8 million in reductions aimed at closing a budget gap. They rejected a proposed 608,000 cut to library programs, preferring deeper cuts to learning coaches and administration while preserving library staff and programs. The plan also proposes mixed grade classrooms to improve efficiency.
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Topeka man waives prelim in 2021 murder case
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