Grant approved for tornado safe room at Southeast Elementary
NEWS RELEASE FROM USD 247: For months USD 247 has been waiting to hear if a grant would be approved by FEMA to build a safe room at the Southeast Elementary School in Weir. ... [Read More]
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State qualifiers prompt USD 247 Southeast to cancel school for Friday
Due to the number of students and staff interested in attending State competitions on Friday USD 247 Southeast has decided to cancel school district-wide for that day. ... [Read More]
Health Alert – Updated October 27
October 27, 2014 Health Update from USD 247 Nurse Susan Bole Due to the approaching cold and flu season and other health concerns below are some tips for helping your ... [Read More]
USD 247 BOE tells McCune mayor “everything is negotiable” regarding potential lease for McCune school
NEWS RELEASE: The McCune mayor was in attendance at a Special Meeting of the USD 247 Board of Education on Thursday night. Mayor Don Call said he was there to get more ... [Read More]
USD 247 takes first steps in search for next superintendent
NEWS RELEASE: Five years ago, prior to taking the position as the USD 247 superintendent, Dr. Glenn Fortmayer had told the school board he would be moving on once his son ... [Read More]
City of McCune representative to attend tonight’s USD 247 BOE Special Meeting
UPDATED OCTOBER 23, 2014 We have learned the original council member from the City of McCune will not be able to attend tonight’s Special Board Meeting. However, McCune ... [Read More]
Kansas has 5th deepest cut in nation in school spending since before Great Recession
NEWS RELEASE FROM KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS Kansas is ranked No. 5 but not in a good way. Kansas has the fifth largest percentage cut in public school funding in ... [Read More]
No recount in USD 247 Special Election
NEWS RELEASE: No recount in USD 247 Special Election On Wednesday morning the Crawford County Clerk’s Office confirmed there will not be a recount following last week’s ... [Read More]
USD 247 Capital Outlay passes
Nearly a week after a Special Election, the USD 247 Board of Education has learned the final results. With 723 Yes votes and 699 No votes… Read ... [Read More]
Despite rumors, private sale of property near school does not involve USD 247 Southeast
NEWS RELEASE: Despite rumors, private sale of property near school does not involve USD 247 Southeast Just days before a Special Election, “breaking news” announced ... [Read More]
2014 Capital Outlay Special Election Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet – 2014 Capital Outlay Special ... [Read More]
How does the USD 247 superintendent’s salary compare to surrounding school districts?
How does the USD 247 superintendent salary and benefits compare to other area school districts in Cherokee, Crawford and Labette Counties for the 2014-2015 school year? ... [Read More]
How much will the tornado safe room cost at Southeast Elementary School?
If a FEMA grant is approved USD 247’s share of the project will be $105,000. The school district had contacted FEMA regarding parking lot work but was told this past April ... [Read More]
Did USD 247 sell retired McCune Eagle uniforms to the McCune Alumni?
No. This past Spring staff found the uniforms and asked if they could be sold as a fundraiser for the PTO. School administrators gave the approval but the staff decided that ... [Read More]
Where did the trophies and other historical items go?
The trophies and graduate photos at the McCune grade school were given to the McCune Osage Township Library & Museum. Trophies at the Weir grade school were given to the ... [Read More]
Why was a modular moved to Southeast Elementary School? Cost?
For the office at Southeast Elementary School to be ADA compliant the modular was moved from McCune to Weir. The move, ADA accessibility repairs including the new sidewalks ... [Read More]
Are there plans to issue a bond and replace the Southeast Elementary School gym?
No. The district has not even discussed a bond issue to replace this gym. American Disability Act modifications are being made as required. These accessibility ... [Read More]
What happens to the taxes paid last year that USD 247 can not use?
The funds are currently frozen in the Capital Outlay account. Neither USD 247 (the entity that requested the 2013-2014 tax) nor the County Clerk’s Office (the entity ... [Read More]
How much funding comes from local taxpayers?
Even with Capital Outlay, locally raised taxes would account for less than 20% of USD 247 funding. Like nearly every other rural school district, through state aid USD 247 ... [Read More]
Is the state aid for Capital Outlay a “one-time thing”?
It is most likely to be continuous. The Kansas State Department of Education confirmed on September 18, 2014 that the Capital Outlay State Aid was “a result of a court ... [Read More]
USD 247 Southeast Lancers 