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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.

USD 418 BOE Adopts Resolution Setting Property Tax Levy that Raises Property Tax Dollars for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — No members of the public spoke at McPherson USD 418's Revenue Neutral Rate or Budget hearings Monday night, following which the Board of Education adopted the resolution to set a property tax levy that would raise more property tax... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Meeting Highlights April 8, 2024

Tuesday, April 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education was told Monday night that issues within the Head Start program it serves as the sponsor of have been resolved.Director David Brock reported to the Board a follow-up report received March 28th... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 BOE Sets Capacity for New Non-Resident Students for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, April 9

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night set capacity for new non-resident students for the 2024-25 school year.The recommendation from Superintendent Cindy Couchman was accepted with one modification related to 5th grade, where due to available space... Read More.

Special Recognition Given to Buhler High School Bowlers at USD 313 BOE Meeting March 18

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education received a report during Monday's meeting on the number of non-resident spots that will be available for the 2024-25 school year under a new state-mandate open enrollment policy.Superintendent Cindy Couchman presented a... Read More.

Gibson-Smith Back on USD 308 BOE, Board Approves Opportunity for Early Graduation of Juniors in Hutchinson Virtual School

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Valarie Gibson-Smith is back on the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education. Gibson-Smith, who finished 7th in a 11-candidate rate for four board positions last November and was at the time board president, was selected on a 5-0 vote... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Hears Presentations, Denies Allen Name Change Request and Asks for Marketing Plan to Rebrand School

Tuesday, February 13

USD 308 eBoard Notes Feb. 12, 2024 By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 6th, 2024, at 6 pm, located at the USD 308 Administration Center, 1520 N. Plum. The next... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Hears Presentations on Conferences, Dyslexia, and HHS Programs

Tuesday, September 26

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting last night at 6pm at the Administrative Center, 1520 N. Plum. During the allotted presentations time, the Board heard three presentations. Student-Led Conferences Lynette McLean, Principal at Wiley Elementary School... Read More.

USD 308 Budget Hearing Updates and 2023 Fall Homecoming Parade on Track for Sept. 29

Thursday, September 14

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, Budget Hearing, and Regular Meeting September 11th, 2023.During the RNR Hearing, Sheila Meggers, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, spoke of the process, “All of the amounts are estimated,... Read More.

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School.“Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Wednesday, July 12

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The cost of school breakfast and lunch in McPherson USD 418 will be going up 20 cents across the board in the fall. The Board of Education Monday approved a recommendation from Director of Operations Bill Froese to increase charges, which... Read More.

USD 308 Schools has Tentative Bargaining Agreement between BOE and HNEA

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson School Board and Teachers’ Education Association reached a tentative agreement late on June 13, 2023.After only two meetings, both sides have agreed to language, raises, and other negotiated items for the 2023-2024 school year.Teachers will receive step and vertical... Read More.