The Wichita school district faces a difficult math problem — how to close a $42 million budget shortfall without laying off any teachers or staff, the district’s largest expense. USD 259 is being put to the test by a state requirement to balance its budget, combined with less state funding driven by an 8.4% drop […]
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KCPS proposal to close 10 schools, improve academics hinges on community support
So KCPS is highlighting that it’s willing to listen to concerns and potentially adjust the recommendations — the result of a long-term planning initiative known as Blueprint 2030 — before a board vote, likely in December.