January State Board News
State Board Recognizes Kansas Administrators of the Year
The State Board of Education recognized four administrators who
have recently received prestigious awards. The four were given an
opportunity to present information regarding what they are doing
to build instructional capacity in their districts and to answer
questions from the board. The Kansas Administrators of the Year
are:
*Mr. Jan Collins, Superintendent of Ottawa USD 290, who is the 2004
Superintendent of the Year.
*Mr. Gregory Springston, Principal at Junction City High School,
who is the 2003 Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals,
Principal of the Year.
*Mr. Charles Golladay, Principal at Louisburg Middle School, who
is the 2003-2004 Kansas Association of Middle School Administrators,
Middle School Principal of the year.
*Ms. Pam Burrus, Principal at Washington Elementary School in Olathe,
who is the 2002-2003 Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals,
Principal of the Year.
Governor's Budget Recommendations Reviewed
Dale Dennis presented information to the State Board regarding the Governor's
2004-2005 Finance Plan for Kansas Public Schools. The Governor's plan added
a total of $136,950,000 million compared to the State Board's plan of $104,600,000.
Both plans include increases in the At-Risk Weighting.
During the discussions of the Governor's Finance Plan, Board Member Connie
Morris, a St. Francis Republican, did not like the idea of raising taxes. "Raising
taxes is not brave," she said. "It's cowardice." The next day,
during a vote regarding which plan the board would support, Ms. Morris voted
with the group supporting the Governor's Plan stating that "while she did
not like the plan, she must submit to the higher authority".
In other action, the State Board:
Received a report from the Legal Services Division explaining the responsibilities
and actions of the Professional Practices Commission.
Approved the Recommendations of the Professional Practices Commission.
Discussed the Board's Self-Assessment Process.
Received a report on the proposed revisions to unit accreditation and program
approval regulations.
Continued the discussion of the Board's role in early learning programs.
Schools Accredited
The following schools received full accreditation:
USD 274, Oakley Elementary
USD 314, Brewster Elementary and HS
USD 321, St. Marys Elementary
USD 373, Chisholm MS, Slate Creek and Sunset Elementaries
USD 471, Dexter Elementary and HS
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