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Government

Nominations Open for 2024 Minority, Women Enterprise Development Awards

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TOPEKA – Today Lieutenant Governor and Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland announced a call for nominations for the 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. These annual awards are one way the agency acknowledges and observes the growing impact that minority- and women-led companies have on their communities and the Kansas economy.

“There are many amazing businesses and businesspeople working hard and making exceptional contributions throughout our state,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Taking time to celebrate and congratulate minority- and women-owned businesses and their work is important as they are critical to keeping the Kansas economy vibrant and growing.”

Presented by the Office of Minority and Women Business Development (MWBD), the awards are given to minority- and women-owned businesses in 14 different categories (see complete list here), including the Governor’s Distinguished Business Award winner. Introduced last year, this is the highest honor the state awards at this event to a company or individual for their contributions.

“Our theme, ‘Heritage to Legacy,’ embodies the journey of Kansas businesses, rooted in tradition, yet paving the way for a prosperous future,” Office of Minority and Women Business Development Taylor Overton said. “Throughout the evening, we will honor the resilience, innovation and contributions of minority- and women-owned businesses, acknowledging their role in shaping the economy.”

MED Week is celebrated to recognize the more than 9.2 million minority businesses that continue to support the U.S. economy and generate over $1.8 trillion in revenue. Minority- and women-owned businesses translates into the creation and maintenance of jobs. They sustain the individual worker and contribute to the economic security for families, as well as the economic vitality of their communities and of the nation.

To nominate a business or person (self-nominations accepted), click here. Nominations will be accepted through July 12.

The Office of MWBD will recognize all nominees and winners at a special event this fall. Danielle Martin, television and podcast host, will be the emcee. More details will be announced at a later date. Companies interested in sponsoring the event can find more information here.

About the Kansas Department of Commerce:

As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.

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Government, Kansas

Lansing Correctional Facility Inmate Has Escaped Update

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The escapee has been apprehended.

Minimum-custody resident Bradley G. Verstraete escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility

~Verstraete, 54, reported missing Sunday night~

LANSING, Kansas. –

Minimum-custody resident Bradley G. Verstraete was placed on escape status at approximately 9:00 p.m. after it was reported that he walked away from Lansing Correctional Facility on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Verstraete, a 54-year-old white male, was reported missing when the resident could not be located at the minimum-security unit. This walkaway does not impact the security or operations of the medium-maximum secure compound.

Verstraete is serving a 102-month sentence for convictions of attempted murder in the 2nd degree and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer that occurred in 2017 in Pratt County.

Verstraete is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has Hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing blue jean jacket, blue jeans, and red hat. His hair was in a ponytail, and he had a goatee-style beard.

Anyone with information on Verstraete can call the Kansas Department of Corrections at 913-727-3235 ext. 58224, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (800) 572-7463, or local law enforcement at 911.

The walk-away is currently being investigated.  New information will be released as it becomes available.

The Lansing Correctional Facility, formerly the Kansas State Penitentiary, opened in 1867. The facility serves only males and maintains maximum and medium units totaling 1,920 beds and a 512-bed minimum security unit.

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Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Agenda For the USD 234 Board of Education for April 8

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

April 8, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA PUBLIC

1.0       Call Meeting to Order                                  David Stewart, President

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Public Hearing for CMAR (Information/Discussion)      

3.1       Public Hearing (Action Item)

3.2       Hear from Patrons

3.3       Close Hearing (Action Item)

4.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

5.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

            5.1       Board Minutes

  1. 03/04/24 Board Minutes

            5.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            5.3       Check Register

            5.4       Payroll – March 8, 2024 – $1,656,831.58

            5.5       Activity Funds Accounts

5.6       USD 234 Gifts

5.7       Appoint Dalaina Smith – Deputy Board Clerk

5.8       LEA Assurances

6.0       Recognitions (Information/Discussion Item)

6.1 Employee Recognition

7.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            7.1       Superintendent’s Report

            7.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            7.3       Special Education Director’s Report

            7.4       Finance Director’s Report

 

8.0       New Business

8.1       Audit Report (Information)

8.2       KASB Membership Renewal & Legal Assistance Fund Contract (Action Item)

              8.3       Five Year Professional Development Plan Presentation (Information)

8.4       Contract for Occupational Therapy Services with Outreach Occupational Therapy, LLC

for the 2024-25 School Year (Action Item)

8.5       IReady ELA Resource – Grade 2-5 Quote (Action)

 

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business –Negotiations

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Negotiations (Action Item)

              10.2     Exit Executive Session – _______(Time)

11.0     Other Business – Personnel Matters

11.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters #1 (Action Item)

11.2     Personnel Matters #2 (Action Item)

 

11.3     Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

11.4     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

11.5     Enter Executive Session – Reemployment Certified & Special Services Personnel 2024-25

______(Time)

11.6     Exit Executive Session – ______(Time)

11.7     Approval of Personnel Report – Reemployment Certified & Special Services Personnel

2024-25 (Action Item)

11.8     Approval of Personnel Report – Reemployment Certified & Special Services Personnel

2024-25 Personnel Report #3 (Action Item)

11.9     Superintendent Evaluation Enter Executive Session – ______(Time)

 

12.0     Adjourn Meeting            David Stewart, President

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Special Meeting of the FSCC Board of Trustees on April 12

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The Fort Scott Community College Board of Trustees will be holding a special board meeting Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10:00 am in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall.  After calling the meeting to order, the Board will adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable personal information of non-elected personnel.

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for April 8

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

 

Attachments:

Payroll 4-8-2024 Accounts

Payable 4-8-2024

 

Bourbon County, Kansas

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

 

April 8, 2024 5:30 p.m.

 

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute
  • Approval of Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 4/1/2024
    2. Approval of Payroll Totaling $296,979.09
    3. Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $558,052.08
  1. Public Comments
  2. SEK-CAP Request for Funding
  3. Susan Walker, CFO
    1. NRP
    2. CFO Response
  • Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk
    1. KDHE Public Notice
    2. Election Information
  • Justin Meeks-Executive Session KSA 75-4319 (b)(2)
  1. Commission Comments
  2. Adjourn Meeting

 

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

Government

Farm Service Agency Offers Retroactive Four County Wildfire Recovery Assistance for Winter Grazing Losses  

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Producers must apply for 2021 winter grazing losses by June 7, 2024

MANHATTAN, Kan., April 5, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding emergency wildfire recovery assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) for producers who were impacted by the Four County Fire that started on Dec. 15, 2021. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is retroactively implementing a 365-day grazing period for perennial forage that was intended for grazing during calendar year 2021 in Ellis, Rooks, Russell and Osborne and contiguous counties.

Producers who raised grass and other forages that were left standing for winter grazing can soon apply for ELAP assistance. The 60-day special enrollment period opens April 8 and closes June 7, 2024, for 2021 winter grazing losses on native grass and perennial forage, caused by wildfires.

“To offer critical compensation to producers who suffered lost forage and grazing, FSA has modified the grazing period for 2021 wildfire losses to make these winter grazing losses — that were originally considered outside of the normal grazing period — eligible for ELAP assistance,” said Dennis McKinney, FSA State Executive Director in Kansas.

Eligibility

This expanded program policy only applies to losses on native grass or other perennial forage intended for grazing that would now qualify under the 365-day grazing period. Only losses caused by wildfire between Oct. 16 and Dec. 31, 2021, are eligible. Producers must have had a risk in the eligible grazing land and the eligible livestock at the time the loss condition occurred.

More Information

For more information on ELAP assistance or to apply, contact your local USDA Service Center.

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit usda.gov.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

 

Bourbon County, Government

Agenda for the Uniontown City Council on April 9

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The Uniontown City Council will meet on April 9 at 7 p.m. in city hall for a regular meeting.

CALL TO ORDER AT ________ by _____________________________

ROLL CALL: 

___ Jess Ervin ___ Danea Esslinger ___ Amber Kelly ___ Mary Pemberton ___ Bradley Stewart

2024 Financials – March

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

 

 

CITIZENS REQUESTS

Heather Jackson

Tena Smith

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Charlene Bolinger – Financial reports

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Minutes of March 12, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, March 19, 2024 and March 25, 2024 Special Council Meetings
  2. Treasurers Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

Superintendent:  Bobby Rich

 

Codes Enforcement:  Doug Coyan

 

Clerk Report:  Sally Johnson  

County has scheduled a special election on May 12, our council meeting date – change date of meeting or have county change location?

 

Motion by ____________, Second by ______­­­_______, Approved ________ to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to review applications of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at _______.

 

COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS

Councilman Ervin –

Councilwoman Esslinger –

Councilman Kelly –

Councilwoman Pemberton –

Councilman Stewart–

Mayor Jurgensen –

 

OLD BUSINESS

Pond Project –

 

Pickleball court project –

 

Warehouse refurbishing –

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

ADJOURN Time ____________ Moved by ______________, 2nd ___________________, Approved ___________

Bourbon County, Government

Uniontown City Council Special Meeting Minutes for March 25

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The Special Council Meeting on March 25, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 5:30PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin (5:31), Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

Motion by Kelly, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to enter in to executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order discuss offer of position of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 6:05PM

 

Johnson in at 5:41, out at 5:42.  Open meeting resumed at 6:05.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to authorize Mayor Jurgensen to hire a City Clerk at $15/hour with benefits as specified in employee policy manual

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 6:08PM

Bourbon County, Government

Uniontown City Council Special Meeting Minutes of March 19

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The Special Council Meeting on March 19, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 5:15PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was Ashley Endicott, Brooke Gilfert, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to enter in to executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to interview applicants for non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 6:45PM

 

Mary Pemberton out at 5:30.  Ashley Endicott in at 5:30, out at 5:57.  Mary Pemberton in at 5:57.  Brooke Gilfert in at 6:00, out at 6:19.  Open meeting resumed at 6:45.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to extend executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 4319(b)(1) in order to discuss job duties, benefits and employee handbook of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 7:15PM

 

Sally Johnson in at 7:10, out at 7:15. Open meeting resumed at 7:15.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to extend executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 4319(b)(1) in order to discuss job duties, benefits and employee handbook of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 8:05PM

 

Johnson in at 7:45, out at 7:56.  Open meeting resumed at 8:05.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to schedule a special meeting on March 25, 2024, 5:30PM for the purpose of entering into executive session to discuss offer for position of non-elected personnel

 

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 8:06PM

Bourbon County, Government

Uniontown City Council Minutes of March 12

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The Regular Council Meeting on March 12, 2024 at Uniontown City Hall, was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Doug Coyan, City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, City Superintendent Bobby Rich and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Pond Project, Don George, KDWPT – Mr George was unable to attend.  Since the project is complete, he will get with Clerk Johnson soon to finish up paperwork and take for submission.  He will present a “big check” when paperwork is approved.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

Dave Wehry sent an email, due to being unable to attend, regarding under-age, unlicensed drivers of golf carts on city streets.  After discussion, Clerk Johnson will send a reply as directed.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger presented the February 2023 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $293,383.58, Receipts $44,634.56, Transfers Out $12,776.00, Expenditures $56,818.78, Checking Account Closing Balance $268,423.36. Bank Statement Balance $278,443.08, including Checking Account Interest of $57.98, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $10,019.72, Reconciled Balance $268,423.36.  Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $37,222.22, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $21,264.85, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $39,006.17, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $365,916.60. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $112.54, and Utility CDs $394.40 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $506.94.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of February 2023, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  February Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00, to Capital Improvement-Street $250.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00, to Capital Improvement-Streets $750.00; from Gas Utility Fund to Capital Improvement-Streets $6,250.00, and from General Fund to Capital Improvement-Streets $2,500.00 for Total Transfers of $12,776.00.  Net Loss for the month of February $24,960.22, Year-to-Date Net Income $32,944.16.  Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $15,896.7 (12.9%), Expenditures $18,850.79 (11.6%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $5,621.56 (15.2%), Expenditures $4,883.71 (11.6%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $37,211.40 (25.4%), Expenditures $26,734.81 (15.1%); General Fund YTD Revenue $53,528.28 (32.6%), Expenditures $19,242.89 (9.5%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $1,987.58 (27.4%), Expenditures $0 (0%).  The March 2024 payables to date in the amount of $39,826.45 were presented.  The invoices from C2, KMGA, Homestead Tech, Phillips 66, and Ag Engineering have not been received at meeting time.

 

Clerk Johnson gave Council copies of comparable reports from the new software.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda as amended:

  • Minutes of February 13, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and February 27, 2024 Special Council Meeting
  • Treasurer’s Report, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to enter in to executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel matters exception, KSA 4319(b)(1), in order to discuss job duties and review applications of non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 8:00PM

 

Doug Coyan called in at 7:16, out at 7:35.  Open meeting resumed at 8:00PM.

 

Motion by Kelly, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to call a Special Meeting to enter into executive session to interview City Clerk applicants on March 29, 2024 at 5:15PM.

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

City Superintendent Rich reported that the water valve has been replaced and is working.  He also reported that KCC inspected the gas system on February 27 and no deficiencies were noted.

Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan will is back.  He will work spring through fall.

 

Clerk Johnson presented the Contract for Auditing Services from Diehl, Banwart, Bolton at a cost not to exceed $5,990.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to accept Contract for Auditing Services from Diehl, Banwat, Bolton

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – nothing

Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – nothing

Councilwoman Pemberton – has been asked when the public restrooms will be reopened.  April 1 was decided on.

Councilman Stewart – asked for a follow-up on the sewer issue at 100 Second St.  Owners have not contacted City about their plan to remedy.

Mayor Jurgensen – need to schedule spring clean-up and citywide yard sale.  Citywide yard sales will be April 20 and spring clean-up will be April 29-May 2 with three dumpsters that will be removed as filled.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Pickleball Court Placemaking Project – concrete work completed.  Someone did initial the wet concrete.  Someone has volunteered to seed when ground leveled.  It was suggested to also paint hopscotch and/or four square games also.  A portable net, paddles and balls have been donated.  Once court is painted it was suggested to host a Grand Opening.

 

Warehouse project – Mayor Jurgensen received a verbal quote to break up concrete scale and fill with concrete and millings, then top with 6” of packed rock.  A written quote was received by Clerk Johnson.  Mayor Jurgensen will ask for a written quote instead of verbal quote and we will request at least one more quote from recommended vendors.

It was suggested that we look into the process to sell the weed barn and use the proceeds to offset the cost of refurbishing the warehouse.  Clerk Johnson will contact attorney about the process to sell the property.

 

NEW BUSINESS

None

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 9:19PM

Bourbon County, Government, Health Care

Citizens For The ER Will Hold Town Hall Meetings in Fort Scott and Uniontown This Month

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The Vote Here sign sits in front of the north wing of the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National in an earlier election.  A sales tax question will be on the ballot on May 14, 2024. for voters to decide the issue.

A citizen group working independently of the county commission plans a few community town hall meetings to inform people of the upcoming sales tax question on the May 14 ballot.

The group, Citizens For The ER, is presenting two town hall meetings regarding the one-quarter cent Bourbon County sales tax dedicated to re-opening the local emergency room.

The meeting aims to address questions and concerns about the sales tax.
 
 
Meetings are scheduled for:
 
Fort Scott on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Scott Community College Ellis Center.
 
Uniontown on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Meeting Room.
“This is an opportunity to learn how your vote will impact the well-being of our county,” said Charles Gentry, a member of the group.

 

“Our purpose is to support obtaining an emergency room (in the county) by getting the ¼ cent retail sales tax passed,” said Randy Nichols, another member.  “The members are myself, Jamie Armstrong, Craig Campbell, Lynda Foster, Charles Gentry, Mark McCoy, and Doug Ropp.”

McCoy will be the moderator of the meetings.

“We are taking on the issue because we all feel strongly the need to have an ER for both community health and economic well-being,” Nichols said.

 

 

 

Government, Kansas, Schools

Applications for KDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program now being accepted

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School Program for its second round of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on May 3. KDOT will award up to five grants for the 2024-2025 school year.

The P&P grants fund the development of SRTS plans that will include an overview of existing conditions and public outreach. The plans should also identify potential infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions to help more children safely walk, bike and roll to school.

All communities, school districts and organizations are encouraged to apply. More information on the P&P grant program, including the application, recordings of prior informational webinars and a question/answer sheet can be found at https://saferoutes.ksdot.gov/grants-and-funding.

About KDOT Safe Routes to School

Safe Routes to School is a comprehensive approach to getting more kids walking, biking and rolling safely to school. It provides kids and parents with a variety of activities, events and lessons, while also addressing local pedestrian, bicycle and personal safety concerns. Visit KDOT’s Safe Routes to School website at SafeRoutes.ksdot.gov to learn more and sign up for the quarterly e-newsletter.

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