School districts aid delayed....again

Posted by Nick Sloan on February 2, 2010 - 10:41am
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This month, school districts in the State of Kansas are supposed to get $96 million in state aid.

So far, only a half of that has been paid.

The Associated Press reported that the 295 school districts will have to wait (at least) until the end of the week to be paid its full share.

Along with the school districts not being paid on time, the state's pension fund for teachers and government workers has also not been paid.

A $70 million quarterly payment for the pension has been delayed as well.

As the economy has worsened, revenues taken in from the state have dipped dramatically.

Five budget cuts have been made that have directly impacted school districts all over the state. Most have cut jobs and eliminated positions.

Posted by Diana Jones on February 2, 2010 - 11:50am
Seriously! What is going on with our state that they will not FUND the schools? How are the administrators and teachers suppose to continue to do their jobs of teaching our future leaders? Somebody in KS Government needs to go. Probably MOST of KS Government needs to go. Why is education always cut? I know for a FACT that the state is spending money. They need to get their priorities straight and start funding schools. Education better be a major platform for any upcoming election! We are watching you....