The deadline for school board elections is nearly here! Interested people have to register for this Fall’s election by June 1. Close to 2,000 men and women guide Kansas public school systems, employing more than 70,000 Kansans and serving nearly 500,000 children. Board members receive no pay for their service, only the satisfaction of providing an indispensable public service. Ensuring that prospective candidates are informed of and prepared for the… Continue Reading School Board Election Resource Guide
Frontenac School Board Reduces Local Taxes
During the USD 249 school board meeting on April 12, 2021, the district announced it will be able to redeem the district bonds entirely next fiscal year. This will eliminate the 5.541 mills currently levied in the Bond & Interest fund for Frontenac School District taxpayers. These 25 year bonds originated in 2005 but after refinancing they can be paid off in calendar year 2021. The Bond and Interest… Continue Reading Frontenac School Board Reduces Local Taxes
USD 249 Receives Commissioner’s Award
USD 249 Frontenac Media Release Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson, and Kansas State Board of Education Chairman Jim Porter virtually presented the Commissioner’s Award with the Highest Distinction to the school board at Monday night’s school board meeting. For the second year in a row, Frontenac USD 249 has received the Commissioner’s Award for the Highest Honor awarded by the Kansas State Department of Education. Frontenac… Continue Reading USD 249 Receives Commissioner’s Award
Parents As Teachers
Your child starts learning at birth – touching, hearing, seeing, tasting, and communicating. As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important teacher. To enroll your child, please click on read more and either call 1-800-554-3412. Or click on the parents as teachers link. Parents As Teachers One of the nicest things about being a parent is that you don’t have to know everything. The job, like your… Continue Reading Parents As Teachers