Now is the time to contact legislators about the need for increased funding for K-12 schools. Both Senate and House will be debating school finance bills today. I have heard that the State Chamber of Commerce has targeted many legislators with their anti-tax telephone calls. Legislators need to hear from us about devastation that will be caused by more cuts. To date the Buhler USD 313 Board has made 4 rounds of cuts in the past 18 months that total over $2,000,000!
Please ask them to support the Senate plan to raise revenue through "Senate Sub for HB 2631". This bill raises revenue mainly through a one cent sales tax.
The House is debating a bills that would slash school funding by an additional $131 million. In addition, to make up for some of that shortfall it would give local boards of education the right to raise property taxes through an increase in the LOB. So the bottom line is the House bills would cut our funding by $359,777 and raise local property taxes.
Please contact them ASAP.
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The Brass Tacks
This blog will give Buhler USD 313 patrons, parents, and staff news and important information related to our school district.
Information
- David Brax
- Buhler, Kansas
- I serve as superintendent of a 4A school district in Kansas. The community of Buhler USD 313 has a long-standing tradition of support for education. Rigor, relevance, and relationships -- these standards are reflected in the educational system. Buhler USD 313 was established in 1965 when seven individual districts in the area unified to provide better education opportunities. Current enrollment is 2,300.
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