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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2004
Page
2
A 2003 remark by Margie Burns notes privacy as a core freedom of speech and asserts the right not to speak. It argues that coercive speech undermines freedom and emphasizes autonomy in expression.
Kansas lawmakers ended the 2004 session with attempts to appeal a judge's order to fix the school finance formula. Judge Terry Bullock warned Kansas schools could close in June without funding changes. The case centers on $2.77 billion in state aid and the definition of a suitable education. The Supreme Court stay allows schools to operate while arguments proceed in late August, with a ruling possible two months after. Procrastination won’t solve problems. action is needed.
Denise O'Dea, superintendent of Wellsville schools, urges parents to combat summer learning loss by reading with children, visiting libraries, and creating home libraries. She cites Frost on surrounding youngsters with books and offers practical steps for independent reading and positive attitudes toward reading.
Central Heights district has endured essentially level funding for five years with a 4.3 million general fund. Staffing shifts followed retirements sabbaticals and resignations, including eliminating the curriculum director, reorganizing duties, and not replacing five positions. Bus routes were cut, lunch prices raised, and attendance fees introduced for activities.
Readers forum explains shifting to local option budget mill levy to capture state 54 cent match per dollar while protecting the capital outlay fund from dropping below 10 percent of last year's 13 percent and this year's 15 percent. District details repairs, staffing, and the need to hire more librarians and expand class sizes under No Child Left Behind and accreditation rules.
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