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Sabetha’s Dennis Stones named Outstanding Service Award Recipient
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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School Leaders Warn of Future Budget Cuts
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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USA|Kansas announces partnership with the National Joint Powers Alliance®
Topeka - We are pleased to announce that United School Administrators of Kansas (USA|Kansas) and the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) have formed a statewide partnership that provides public school districts the opportunity to save money and staff resources on the purchase of school classroom/office supplies, technology solutions, and industrial/construction equipment that is all awarded under a national competitive bid award process.

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Nearly 1,300 School Jobs Eliminated as Districts Struggle to Meet Budget Reductions
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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School leaders to speak out on education and the economy
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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Administrator Resources

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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