Board of Education to discuss strengthening license laws this week
The State Board of Education meets in Topeka to consider non budget policies for next year. It may propose tightening laws that bar issuing or renewing licenses to people with criminal offenses. Current rules require prosecutors to report convictions or diversion agreements for crosschecking against educator license records. Some members voiced frustration over low local prosecutor compliance.
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Board of Education Holds Final Meeting in Current Building
The Board of Education convenes for its final meeting in the current building on Page 6A, outlining transition plans and upcoming changes for district facilities and governing procedures.
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Kansas City women start Birthday Blessings KC charity
Kansas City residents Kelly Chambers and Jill Rangarajan launched Birthday Blessings KC to provide cakes, gifts, balloons, and cards to children ages 1 to 13 in four area districts. They enlisted USD 500 schools to identify recipients and tailor celebrations to each child’s preferences.
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Circles of the Heartland helps Saline families escape poverty mindset
In Saline County, Circles of the Heartland offers a 16 week program to boost income, emotional stability, and financial literacy. Sarah Welsch, mother of three, joined the first class and found support among participants and counselor Rodney Denholm.
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