Thank you, Wichita!
NEW!!! BOE purchases land in Bel Aire for new schools
The Board of Education approved the purchase of 140 acres of land in Bel Aire for the construction of two new schools. The new northeast high school and new K-8 school will be built as part of the $370 million bond issue that was passed in November 2008. Read more.
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See photos and watch videos of the Progress as Promised!
Our Kids, Our Schools and Our Future
The Wichita Public Schools bond issue is about:
SMALLER CLASSES
• 275 new classrooms will provide space to reduce class sizes at all levels (18-20 students for elementary schools, 22-24 for middle and high school core classes)
• Adds 6 new schools to meet current and projected student population growth
SAFER CHILDREN
• 60 storm shelter safe rooms added to protect EVERY CHILD AT EVERY SCHOOL from severe weather
• All spaces are classrooms first, and will be utilized daily for student instruction
• Additional $18 million from FEMA will fund storm shelter upgrades
ECONOMIC VITALITY AND STRONGER FUTURES
• Upgrades technical education programs to support Wichita’s projected business needs
• Renovates or rebuilds aging and unsafe physical education, athletic and fine arts facilities
• Supports the end of busing for desegregation with new and renovated schools in northeast Wichita
Needs identified by the schools and the community
A Community Steering Team built this plan and identified these needs as most important for Wichita students right now!
Wichita Public Schools 2008 Bond Issue