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Commissioner search process begins; administrators weigh in
Dec 18, 2009 - 8:06:33 AM
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is working with the Kansas State Board of Education in the selection of a new Commissioner of Education. This is one of the most critical positions in state government and the Board is seeking input from educational leaders and constituencies in the state as they develop criteria for the position. USA|Kansas and representatives from our member associations were invited to participate in the focus group meetings held the week of December 8.

Focus group participants were asked to respond to the following questions:
  • What are the most critical education issues in Kansas?
  • What skills, experiences, and characteristics do you believe are essential for the next Kansas Commissioner of Education to address these issues?
  • What advice would you give to the Board as it proceeds with this process?
The USA|Kansas Board of Directors met in November and discussed the desired qualities and attributes the next Commissioner of Education should possess. Those characteristics were summarized in the following letter to Kansas State Board of Education chair, Janet Waugh. The USA|Kansas leadership also asked that KSBE include administrators in the screening and selection process.

The Commissioner of Education position will be advertised nationally after the beginning of the year. Screening and interviews will be conducted during the Spring in hopes of identifying the final candidate by May.





USA|Kansas thanks our 2010 Convention Sponsors for being partners in education

USA|Kansas extends a special thanks to our Convention Sponsors this year. In addition to exhibiting at the convention, these businesses were recognized among hundreds of statewide education administrators during the General Session. Click here to read more.

Governor announces plan for balancing FY 2010 budget

Governor Parkinson announced Friday morning his plan to make up $106 million shortfall in the current budget year. Two of the measures included in the plan can be accomplished by the governor himself, but the remaining four measures will require legislative action. In laying out his plan, the governor spared education, social services, and public safety from further cuts in the FY 2010 year. The governor maintains that $21million of the shortfall can be explained by tax refunds that were paid out earlier than usual, due to electronic filing this year, so his plan addresses the remaining $85 million shortfall. To read details of the governor’s proposal, click here.

Looking for contact information for your Representative or Senator? The USA|Kansas Legislative Action Center has a listing of all U.S. Congressional, Kansas Senate, Kansas House, and State Board of Education representatives - including office numbers, phone numbers and email addresses. If you don't know who your legislator is, visit the Kansas Legislature online. Individuals can search for Legislators by entering your home address and/or school address.

Legislative Committee Schedules and Assignments, 2010
House Committees (Schedule)
House Committees (Membership)
Senate Committees (Schedule)
Senate Committees (Membership)

2009-2010 K-12 Education Budget. KSDE has provided a more detailed computer printout (SF0014) which compares the 2009-2010 adopted general fund budget, 2009-2010 computed general fund budget using a base state aid per pupil (BSAPP) of $4,218 and the estimated revised general fund budget for 2009-10 using a BSAPP of $4,012. The BSAPP coincides with reductions made by the Governor as a result of allotments announced on November 23, 2009. (Please note: this is an updated report, replacing SF0011)

Updated State Budget and School Finance materialsPlease be patient, as larger files may take longer to open or download.

 

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