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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 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.

Buhler USD 313 Will Use Grant Funds to Establish Daycare Facilities at 2 Elementary Buildings

Thursday, June 29

BUHLER, Kan. – As a member of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler USD 313 will receive almost $600,00 in Accelerator and Innovation Grant funds. This money is to be dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Approves Bussing Service for Lincoln Neighborhood Students

Wednesday, June 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday approved spending up to $150,000 to provide bussing service for students in the former Lincoln Elementary School attendance area who will be attending classes at McCandless Elementary School starting this fall. Transportation funding... Read More.

Friday is Final Day for Buhler USD 313 Patrons to Complete Facility Needs Survey

Friday, June 23

BUHLER, Kan. – Friday is the final day for residents to respond to a Facility Needs survey being conducted by Buhler USD 313. The survey is to gain input regarding potential projects for a no-mill-levy-increase school facility bond.The District recently completed a series of... 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.

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.

Buhler USD 313 to Survey Patrons Regarding School Facilities Needs

Wednesday, June 7

BUHLER, Kan. – USD 313 Buhler intends to survey district patrons regarding their opinions on school facility needs. As the board of education evaluates facility needs that could be met with our bond and interest fund, the board plans to hear patrons’ priorities for... Read More.

USD 308 Board Selects Individuals to Interview for Vacant Seat

Tuesday, May 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education reviewed applications for the vacant board member seat on Monday (May 22, 2023).Board members discussed the 11 applications for individuals interested in filling the vacant seat on the USD 308 Board of Education and narrowed... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Combining of Lincoln and McCandless

Monday, May 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education voted to approve the combining of Lincoln Elementary with McCandless Elementary at the special meeting on Monday (May 15, 2023). During the special meeting on Monday, parents, guardians, and taxpayers of USD 308 had the opportunity... Read More.

McPherson Voters Narrowly Reject USD 418 Bond Issue

Tuesday, May 9

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Voters in McPherson USD 418 narrowly rejected an $88.5 million bond issue during Tuesday's special election. Unofficial results from the McPherson County Clerk's Office show 1,486 votes against the proposal to 1,300 votes in favor, an approximately 53-47 percent margin. The bond... Read More.