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USD 308 Board of Education Receives Update on Professional Development, Budget

Tuesday, August 15

By the USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, August 14, 2023. On the agenda was an update from Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Sheila Berridge, and a budget process update from Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Sheila... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes Downtown

Monday, August 7

By Joe VinduskaBarton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon begin another nine-week session of classes. However, orientation days are required before starting the classes. Students must attend all orientation days in-person, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 11-14.... Read More.

Fairfield USD 310 Board of Education Narrows Down Candidates for General Election

Tuesday, August 1

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan — Fairfield USD 310 Board of Education voters narrowed the field from 13 to 8 candidates for four seats up this year in the primary election Tuesday (Aug. 1) and the only one required in Reno County this year.The... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Childcare Program Update; Approves Virtual School Handbook

Tuesday, July 25

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ashley Webster, Director of Head Start, gave an update to the board. This included information about Parents as Teachers, Pre-K classrooms, USD 308 child care center, Reno County Head Start, and Reno County Education Cooperative. Information... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education to Submit New Bond Proposal in November

Tuesday, July 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, the Board agreed to submit to voters in November another bond issue proposal, of the same amount as the proposal rejected in May, but with some changes. The most notable... Read More.

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

Friday, July 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Gov. Laura Kelly and the 2024 Legislature embrace a four-year initiative raising state aid to special education by $86.6 million annually to bring Kansas into compliance with... Read More.

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position

Tuesday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. –During the July 10, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved receiving applications for the current board vacancies. Candidates interested in serving the remaining portion of either of the open positions may obtain a copy of the application by visiting the District... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education held Annual Reorganization Meeting

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 10th. During the meeting, Cheryl Thompson nominated Valarie Gibson-Smith as President. The motion carried, 6-0, with Gibson-Smith recusing herself from the vote. Gibson-Smith immediately took her seat and... Read More.

Kansas Kids Count Data for Education Released

Wednesday, July 5

KANSAS (KNS/KCUR) - Kansas ranks 26th in the nation for education. That's according to the latest Kids Count Data Book. Missouri ranks 22nd.The annual child wellness report says about 70% of fourth graders in both Kansas and Missouri were not proficient in reading. Ryan... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Appoints Darcie Canfield-Riggs to Unexpired Term

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – At the June 12, 2023, Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education meeting, board members appointed Darcie Canfield-Riggs to fill the unexpired term vacated by Greg Meredith.Applications were accepted after Greg Meredith’s resignation in late April. In total, 11 applications were received.... Read More.

More Kansas Families Now Eligible for Education Enrichment Funds

Wednesday, June 7

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) — More Kansas families are now eligible for a $1,000 payment to help fight learning loss. Governor Laura Kelly's administration started the Kansas Education Enrichment Program in January as a way to help parents pay for educational services like... Read More.