Kansas Liberty: 09 February 2010
Small district complains that community economically relies on schools, Representative says towns should not solely rely on taxpayer dollars to function
Committee considers school consolidation
The Kansas Legislative Division of the Post Audit released a report yesterday delving into the issue of how school consolidation could result in financial benefits for the state — possibly leading to tax relief for Kansas residents.
Consolidating districts is often a cost savings initiative considered by legislators, as it could dramatically decrease the overall substantial operating costs for K-12. According to the Kansas Department of Education, during the 2008-2009 school year, districts spent approximately $5.7 billion in taxpayer dollars on...
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