Kansas, Uncategorized
500% tax increase, lack of transparency frustrates Kansas taxpayer(The Sentinel) — Noting property taxes in Douglas County are up more than 500% in the last 25 years, nearly five times as much as the combined increases in… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school board to debate budget with a 24% property tax hike(The Sentinel) – Taxpayers in Lansing, Kansas, will likely seek answers when they gather to hear a presentation on the local school district’s 2024-2025 budget that calls for a… Read More
Kansas
Kansas school district sponsors scholarship fundraiser featuring mock drag show, lap dance(The Sentinel) – The Lansing, Kansas school district raised eyebrows and money for scholarships at a recent “Lip Sync Battle 2024” fundraiser, which featured a simulated drag show with… Read More
Public Education
Kansas mom warns State Board of Education about effects of Second Step middle school curriculum(The Sentinel) – Kirsten Workman of Lansing says her research shows the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program for middle schoolers is ineffective in improving student outcomes… Read More
Public Education
Kansas school employee made $631,000 last year but no one will explain his duties(The Sentinel) – David Wild was paid over $631,071.87 for the 2023-24 school year, according to salary figures from the Geary County School District (USD 475) in Kansas. Read More