The following release went out yesterday to news outlets in the Topeka, Wichita and Kansas City markets.
KSSA Stands Ready to Work with Legislators
Topeka, Kansas – Friday’s ruling from the Kansas Supreme Court was not a surprise for the Kansas School Superintendents Association (KSSA). When the CLASS Act was passed, a little more then 12 months ago KSSA had a number of concerns around the constitutionality of the law, as it failed to address equality and adequacy through Block Grant funding. Superintendents who are members of KSSA stand united for equitable and adequate funding for all students, no matter the zip code.
KSSA appreciates the Supreme Court Justices adhering to their constitutional duties, and we expect legislators to do the same. A student educated in the smallest community in Kansas must have the same opportunity to achieve success as a student who attends a school in the largest communities within our great state. History has shown Kansans understand the value of working together to create greater opportunities for all Kansas citizens. This is why KSSA will continue to work with our legislature to develop a solution that will pass the equity test for the immediate future and years to come.
It’s the hope of all Kansas educational leaders that the Governor and Legislators can come together and identify a constitutional solution to address school funding and not challenge the Supreme Court to a game of chance. KSSA and the United School Administrators of Kansas (USA-Kansas) stand ready to work with legislators during the next session regarding potential changes to the school funding formula. USA-Kansas has been working with it’s member organizations on a funding mechanism based on student needs, not solely on budget dollars available. As we move our ideas forward we are confident when educational leaders can work with our legislative leaders we can find solutions. The longer we work apart the greater the challenge will become. |
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