| Superintendent John Allison begins work with the Wichita Public Schools on July 6 |
| Mr. Allison will spend much of his first few months as superintendent getting to know the district, meeting with employees, touring schools and facilities, and meeting with community and business groups. [7/2] |  |
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| East student named National Champion at the National Forensics League Tournament |
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Evan Hernandez, incoming senior at East High School, has been crowned the National Champion in Expository Speaking at the National Forensics League’s National Debate and Speech Tournament.
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| BOE approves budget reductions list |
| The Board of Education voted to approve the list of potential budget reductions during the June 22 meeting. [6/22] |
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| Artificial turf contract approved, installation begins June 16 |
| The Board of Education voted 6-0 on Monday, June 15, to approve Hellas Construction, Inc. for the artificial turf installation project at five high schools, which is the first major project of the $370 million bond issue approved in November 2008. [6/16] |
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| Phase 1B architectural firms approved |
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On June 8, the Board of Education approved architectural firms for Phase 1B bond issue projects for the $370 million bond issue.
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