Public hearing on KCK school budget scheduled Tuesday, Aug. 14

A public hearing on the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools budget is scheduled at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the district’s Central Office at 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

After the public hearing, the Kansas City, Kansas, school board is scheduled to vote on the budget.

There is no change to the mill levy rate, 49.39 mills, from last year. Assessed valuation went up on average in the school district this year. The total expenditures would be $445.2 million under the proposed budget, compared to $402.9 million for the 2017-2018 year.

Several other items are on the meeting agenda, including contract renewal for Cornerstones of Care; contract modifications for the Wyandotte County Extension Council Kidzone program; an agreement with the United Way of Wyandotte County for Project Spark early childhood program; an addition to the agreement with Corporate Integrity Systems, in its audit or review of existing administration positions; and a bid from Blue Chip Athletic of $39,178.50 for wrestling uniforms for all district middle and high schools, with bids received from six companies.

A closed, executive session is planned to discuss superintendent goals.

To view an earlier story about the budget, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/kck-school-board-advances-budget-with-flat-mill-levy-rate/.