Kansas reviews contract with Irish software firm Propylon
Kansas officials examine a Dublin based Propylon contract after paying 15.8 million since 2005 for legislative information system software and support. Lawmakers delay renewal as glitches hamper staff and votes in 2015 with final Dec decision pending and talks of 625000 budget for this fiscal year.
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District adjusts to larger classes and funding shifts
Doll notes careful staff allocation as average elementary class sizes rise by about one. Deerfield fourth grade averages 29, Broken Arrow kindergarten 25, and Prairie Park fifth grade 27.5. Budget review shows same overall dollars despite enrollment changes, with Kansas replacing the old per pupil formula with block grants.
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District enrollment shifts show gains and losses across levels
Districtwide enrollment rises by 249 to 10,498 with elementary up 39 to 4,833 and middle school down slightly to 2,420. Elementary staffing falls by 9.8 teachers while high school gains 6 teachers as overall class size notes caution due to elective classes. Secondary average class size not calculated.
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