School board weighs COO role amid budget shift and salary talks
Hayden Harmon notes salary discussions have moved from executive session and that the board shared his proposed salary with permission. A chart by Kathy Johnson outlines the budget impact of a new COO, seen as reinstating an executive-level post tied to 2013 bond work overseen by bonds manager Dean Younger. Barron supports the COO to restore district communications with schools and manage upcoming $87 million bond projects. The panel cites cost neutrality, with a projected net savings after reorganizing vacancies, while noting interim superintendent salary and contracting uncertainties for 2017 2018. Harmon apologizes for the controversy and stresses public reflection before the contract vote.
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Midco to acquire WOW Channel 6 and lay off staff in Lawrence
Midco will purchase WOW and Channel 6, with 15 layoffs in Lawrence, 10 from Channel 6 and five to join Midco Sports Network local coverage. Channel 6 will operate through August 4, after which Midco Sports Network will cover area high school and youth sports plus a new half hour show.
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Regents vote to remove KU backpack gun clause
At an April meeting the Board of Regents governance committee directed KU to drop the backpack clause to align with other state universities. The full board approved 6-3, with support citing safety and consistent policy, while critics warned it could affect constitutional carry rights. KU maintains controls like holster use and chamber status, with state law mandating campus gun access starting July 1 and security measures to keep weapons out of buildings.
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Periodicals post age paid at Lawrence Kansas
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Senate Panel Eyes Education Fees In School Finance Bill
Senate Select Committee chair Sen Denning outlined a draft school finance bill with a 2.25 dollar monthly residential fee and a 10 dollar monthly commercial fee. The plan, modeled after a House proposal, would shift to a base per pupil funding with weightings and local option budgets while expanding capital outlay taxing powers, but critics say it falls short of the Supreme Court’s adequacy standard and revenue needs.
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Topeka
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Mission Hills
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Hensley
Jim Ward
Wichita
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