KS - November 13 2024

1. Kansas Board of Education Shifts Right for First Time in 18 Years
2. Salina Airport's $8.8 Million Remodel to Enhance Air Travel Experience
3. Hutchinson BOE Sets $109.5 Million Bond Election for April 2025
4. Boeing Provides Spirit AeroSystems with $350 Million in Advance Payments
5. Dodge City Schools Honor Local Family's Fundraiser for Student Meal Program
6. Bill Self: The Legacy Continues

1. Kansas Board of Education Shifts Right for First Time in 18 Years

Hardline social conservatives captured two new seats on the state school board last week, gaining a 6-4 advantage over moderates and raising questions about how the board’s changing priorities could affect local school districts.

Article Source: KC Star

2. Salina Airport's $8.8 Million Remodel to Enhance Air Travel Experience

Plans are in place for a major upgrade that will add some shine to both M.J. Kennedy Air Terminal, and Salina’s scheduled air service. The $8.835 million expansion and major remodel, includes a second loading gate at 3237 Arnold Avenue, new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening, a passenger hold room, baggage claim area, a fire suppression sprinkler system, and some aviation bling. Construction begins this fall on the first phase, said Pieter Miller, executive director of the Salina Airport Authority.

Article Source: Salina Post

3. Hutchinson BOE Sets $109.5 Million Bond Election for April 2025

On Monday, the Hutchinson Board of Education approved an election for a proposed bond of $109.5 million. The money will go toward 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade attendance center, equity in elementary schools, and early learning. The board also discussed remodeling and selling buildings, and community-focused solutions for athletics. The anticipated bond vote date is set for April 1, 2025. At the next regularly scheduled meeting the board will adopt a resolution calling for the bond election and authorize the filing of an application with the State Board of Education.

Article Source: KWCH

4. Boeing Provides Spirit AeroSystems with $350 Million in Advance Payments

Spirit AeroSystems has entered into an agreement with Boeing, in which Boeing has committed to make advance payments to Spirit totaling up to $350 million. This funding is to support the production of Boeing products at the rates required by the aviation manufacturer. Boeing plans to make these payments to help Spirit manage its high levels of inventory and reduced operational cash flows. The payments aim to address a decrease in expected deliveries to Boeing, increased factory costs to maintain readiness, and the ongoing effects of the recent strike by Boeing employees.

Article Source: KWCH

5. Dodge City Schools Honor Local Family's Fundraiser for Student Meal Program

Dodge City USD 443 Board of Education President Lisa Killion, and members Jayme Lewis-Gonzales, Tammie West and Jeff Heirs were present at the Nov. 11 BOE meeting. Member Traci Rankin, who was out of town helping with hurricane relief efforts, was present by phone. Together with Superintendent Fred Dierksen, the board honored the Larry and Jillian Janulewicz family, owners of Jimmy Johns, for raising $2,712 at the second annual Frights for Bites event at Wright Park Oct. 27 to help pay outstanding meal account balances for USD 443 students. (That sum is $427 more than was raised during the 2023 event.)

Article Source: Dodge City Globe

6. Bill Self: The Legacy Continues

@M_Vernon: BILL SELF • 316-18 (155-6 non conference) @ Allen Fieldhouse • 28-12 vs. Duke, UNC, UConn, UCLA • 50-26 vs. top 10 • 122-68 vs. top 25 • 16 Big 12 titles • 4 Finals Fours • 2 National Championships  Most wins all-time in Kansas basketball history  

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Article Source: @M_Vernon

Sources

1. https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article295442039.html

2. https://salinapost.com/posts/607c85b2-5f9f-42a3-921b-6f4c4ed2a070

3. https://www.kwch.com/2024/11/12/hutchinson-boe-approves-2025-bond-election/

4. https://www.kwch.com/2024/11/12/spirit-aerosystems-announces-advance-payments-agreement-with-boeing/

5. https://www.dodgeglobe.com/dodge-city-schools-grow-our-own-educators-model-to-be-presented-at-state-level/

6. https://x.com/m_vernon/status/1856520378690224456?s=46&t=nVb-5uC_WM3Cp0R0dGiqHQ