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USD 313 BOE Discusses District Enrollment Decline, Recognizes Buhler High School Wrestling, Scholars Bowl and Girls Basketball Teams

Tuesday, April 15

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night discussed at length declining enrollment in the district, especially at Buhler Grade School, which has a much lower enrollment than the other two elementary schools in USD 313. The board also heard... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Discusses Enrollment Decline at Buhler Grade School

Tuesday, March 11

BUHLER, Kan. — Issues related to declining enrollment at Buhler Grade School were discussed during Monday's USD 313 Board of Education meeting by Superintendent Cindy Couchman, who told the board a focus group plans to continue discussions on it at a Tuesday evening meeting.At... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Adding Ten Minutes to School Days in Event of Snow Days Needed, Approves New Policies

Tuesday, February 11

BUHLER, Kan. — In order to provide some headroom in the event additional snow days are needed, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved adding another ten minutes to the school day starting Monday, and if needed, change Friday, April 25 to... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Votes to Withdraw from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Accepts 2024-25 Strategic Plan

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Largely because of Hutchinson Clinic no longer being in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, The Buhler USD Board of Education voted Monday to withdraw from the health insurance pool sponsored by ESSDACK, which is through BCBS.The ESSDACK... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Navigates Water Supply Challenges and Celebrates School Achievements

Wednesday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 is still looking at the potential of bringing water from the city of Hutchinson to the new Crusader Corner Daycare at 56th and Plum.Superintendent Cindy Couchman gave the USD 313 Board of Education an update on... Read More.

USD 313 Childcare Ribbon Cuttings Monday

Monday, September 23

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held the formal ribbon cuttings Monday morning for the district's two daycare centers, including Buhler Beginnings housed at Buhler Grade School and Crusader Crossing in the former Faith Baptist Church at 56th and Plum.The two projects... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Approves 2024-25 Budget

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education has approved a 2024-25 budget that increases the district's property tax levy by about five hundredths of a mill and exceeds the Revenue Neutral Rate by about 1 ½ mills. Business manager... Read More.

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Retired Buhler USD 313 Educator Over Weekend

Tuesday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A retired educator in Buhler USD 313 died over the weekend in a crash in Johnson County.Lenexa Police said Susan Cameron died at the scene of the crash about 5:30 p.m. Saturday at College Boulevard and Lackman... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Celebrates Grand Opening of Ad Astra Academies Building

Friday, August 16

By Buhler USD 313 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Friday, August 16th, Buhler USD 313, Simpson Construction Services, and Landmark Architects proudly announces the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Ad Astra Academies building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the rapid growth and... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Approves 2024-25 Budget, Property Tax Levy to Increase

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved publication of a 2024-25 budget that carries a half mill increase in the property tax levy, though the actual amount of property tax paid to support the district may decline... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board Ratifies 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement, $4K Base Salary Increase for Eligible Staff

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Employees of Buhler USD 313 are in line for substantial raises following actions by the Board of Education Monday which included ratification of the 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement with their teachers.That agreement calls for an overall compensation increase of 9%,... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Well Issues and Construction Update

Tuesday, July 9

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Progress is being made on addressing water issues for Buhler USD 313's new Crusader Corner childcare facility at 56th and Plum. The USD 313 Board of Education heard an update from Sarah Sipe with Landmark Architects and Josh Vogel... Read More.