Topeka – Sabetha Superintendent Dennis Stones has been named the 2010 Outstanding Service Award recipient by United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas). Stones was recognized by the association and colleagues during the USA|Kansas annual convention in Wichita last week.

Each year, USA|Kansas bestows upon one of its administrators the Outstanding Service Award – the highest honor the organization awards. This individual is nominated by the presidents of each of the 10 statewide member associations and is recognized for outstanding contributions to the profession and for exemplary leadership.

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Topeka - USA|Kansas and several other education organizations issued a press statement outlining concerns that state funding cuts are eroding the state’s high quality education system.

As Kansas students began returning to class this month, school district representatives say they have tried to maintain the quality of instruction and services helping students succeed. But they say important programs and positions have already been cut, and further funding cuts will affect learning opportunities for all students.

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Topeka - At 12:30 p.m. today, USA|Kansas-KNEA-KASB will hold a press conference outside 446-N in the Capitol. John Heim, Supt., Emporia public schools and chair of the USA|Kansas Legislative Committee will represent USA|Kansas at press time. The following press release has been sent to media outlets throughout the state.

The results from the survey mentioned in the press release were obtained from district offices in a recent survey conducted by USA|Kansas. Only aggregate results are being released - USA|Kansas has not released individual district responses.

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Topeka – On Thursday, superintendents from across the state will appear before legislators to address the impact that cuts to K-12 funding will have on programs and services for students and the workforce. Superintendents from more than 10 districts will appear before the House Education Budget Committee.

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