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Wichita Public Schools just released the latest draft of its new student code of conduct. https://trib.al/vLfT0jE

It's too close to call. Preliminary results are in for Wichita Public Schools' $450 million bond proposal. Right now, only a handful of votes separate the yes' from the no's. But the no's have a slight edge. https://trib.al/XtmcywT

Tuesday is Election Day in Wichita, and voters are deciding whether to support a USD 259 bond. Polling places opened at 7 a.m. instead of 6 a.m. this year, and the polls will close at 7 p.m.

On Monday, Wichita Public Schools approved a plan to close more schools and consolidate others. District leaders say there's a lot that has to happen before buildings close their doors. It's all part of the district's effort to cut down on costs at the district.

Tuesday is Election Day in Wichita, and voters will decide whether to support a USD 259 bond.

The USD 259 school board said if this bond passes in the February election, the money will be used to fund changes outlined in step one of the current facilities master plan, which includes school renovations, classroom updates, and needed building changes. https://trib.al/IMLC4FF

Every student in USD 259 has an Individualized Plan of Study (IPS)—but what does that really mean? And how does a platform like Xello help make it real? In this video, we dive into how the IPS connects students to their future goals, whether that’s college, a career, or something in between. You’ll hear directly from students and see how ...

Cut and dry, the difference is, the needs of the district are much different now, than when George W. Bush was in office. The deputy commissioner with the Kansas State Department of Education said, more than roughly a third of school bond issues have failed in the past ten years, leaving school district leaders to go back to the drawing board.

Wichita, Sedgwick County, USD 259 considering taxpayer-impacting plans For more Local News from KWCH: https://www.kwch.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xYcejEglOusOraL07nzdg

If you plan to vote, Tuesday is the last day you can register to vote. You must be registered by 11:59 p.m. Online voter registration applications are available at kdor.ks.gov/Apps/VoterReg

Early in-person voting for the Wichita USD 259 bond election begins Tuesday, Feb. 18. Voters can vote in the bond election at the Sedgwick County Election Office, 510 N. Main St., Suite 101, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. It continues every weekday until noon on Feb. 24.

Tuesday is Election Day in Wichita, and voters will decide whether to support a USD 259 bond.

In just over a month, Wichita voters will decide on a $450 million bond to improve and build new schools. It comes as there's a new organized effort against the bond.

USD 259 school bond press conference

There are several school districts with bond votes coming up in the next few months. Many are looking at how they can increase voter participation.

The U.S. Department of Justice says it has completed its investigation of Wichita Public Schools USD 259 and found discrimination against students based on race and disabilities.

Wichita Public Schools is working to make its website more accessible for families.

The district plans to use cash to get its budget deficit to zero for the fiscal year 2025.

USD 259 is in the unknown. District leaders are unsure of how to move forward without official election results. Regardless of the vote, Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld reaffirmed Wednesday morning that four elementary schools would close. Those schools are L’Ouverture, OK, Pleasant Valley, and Woodland. https://trib.al/zPDpl1K

The 7.511 tax rate for the 2008 USD 259 bond accounts for about six percent of the overall property tax bill in Wichita zip code 67219, which would be continued under the bond proposal.

Step inside North High School’s award-winning AVID program, right here in Wichita, Kansas, USD 259. Whether you’re a middle schooler, high schooler, or someone who knows a student, this video gives a firsthand look at what AVID is all about—Advancement Via Individual Determination. From classroom collaboration to real-life skills like ...

View the meeting agenda here: https://ks-wichita.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/City-Council-Meetings-34/?#_01072025-2477 Video Open Meeting begins Approval the minutes Proclamation - Junior League of Wichita Month Proclamation - National Mentor Month Proclamation - Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month Special USD 259 Graduation Rates Presentation ...

Wichita public schools will not get $450 million to renovate its buildings and build new ones. The school bond issue failed by just over 300 votes. KSN spoke to both sides of the bond campaign about how they're moving forward.

No decision has been made on banning cell phone use in Wichita public schools, but school board leaders workshopped the idea on Monday. https://trib.al/w8VW5zK

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The most visible move of the estimated $450 million plan would be to close seven schools and two administrative schools, including four elementary schools.

Wichita Public Schools is not the only district involved.

The doors at half a dozen Wichita schools could close for good at the end of the school year. https://trib.al/DPP9Oxt

Wichita School District (USD259) Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld and Board of Education member Diane Albert spoke to a luncheon gathering of the Wichita Pachyderm Club March 29, 2024. Bielefeld and Albert spoke about recent improvements in student achievement and the need for continuing changes in the district. Bielefeld has worked at Wichita ...

Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2020) brought the first day of the 2020-2021 school year for Wichita Public Schools. While students at the middle-and-high-school levels continue with remote learning, an in-person return for elementary students brought many of them back into a classroom for the first time since March.

Parents and teachers are weighing in on a Department of Justice investigation that found discrimination in Wichita Public Schools. They are reviewing the district's plan to improve those issues under the supervision of the DOJ: https://trib.al/YGApFj8

Wichita Public Schools is looking to rebuild, renovate, and consolidate 25 schools across the district over the next five years.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — For the first time since the pandemic, Wichita Public Schools saw an increase in elementary students this year. This is also the first year of state-wide open enrollment, whi…

WATCH LIVE: The Wichita School Board is discussing the gating criteria and the current learning models for the district. #kwch12

We hope to make you more informed and confident about your vote in the upcoming USD 259 school bond election. We'll discuss all that's relevant with advocates and opponents of the $450 million facilities plan.

In just over a month, Wichita voters will decide on a $450 million bond to improve and build new schools. It comes as there's a new organized effort against the bond.

The Wichita School Board is expected to shell out tens of thousands of dollars to fix water damage at two USD 259 schools.

KAKE News(@realkakenews). original sound - KAKE News. Wichita USD 259 school board votes to close 6 schools at the end of this school year #KAKEnews #wichita

The police department said it takes any threat seriously and was working to determine the person behind the threat.

AJ Beasley began as a school resource officer with USD 259 in August. Before that, he was with the Wichita Police Department for about 10 years. https://trib.al/qYxmoto

At the USD259 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld introduced step 1 of the Facility Master Plan. The board was also asked to consider the possibility of a $45…

Wichita Public Schools could have students using AI to complete assignments as soon as next year.

WATCH LIVE: Wichita School Board members will discuss tonight whether some students will return to onsite learning. #kwch12

During the general election, people living in the Wichita school district will have a special question about how they elect school board members: https://trib.al/hXY29k3

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