Schools and education

School board eyes land south of complex
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 14, 2008
While no time frame is set yet, Supt. Paul Dorathy wants the Baldwin School Board to start planning how to use its most recent land purchase. An area of 10 lots south of Baldwin Junior High School was purchased a year ago, but hasn’t been developed by the school district. The school board wants to change that.
District’s mill levy to jump
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 14, 2008
Baldwin School District patrons will see a slight increase in their 2008-2009 mill levy, which was approved unanimously at Monday night’s monthly meeting. This year’s budget is set at $15,438,033, which is up slightly from a year ago at $14,385,098. That is a seven percent increase from last year’s total budget.
Enrollment increase apparent
By Jimmy Gillispie
August 7, 2008
A steady stream of parents and students flowed through all six Baldwin School District buildings on Friday and after some quick calculations, it seems the district enrollment numbers might be up this year.
Maintenance aplenty for district
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 31, 2008
Parking lots, windows, playgrounds, lockers and security systems are just a few of the items being improved this summer in the Baldwin School District.
Enrollment time again
By Adam Mowder
July 31, 2008
With the summer winding to a close, area schools are preparing for a new batch of incoming students. Enrollment days for many schools will be Friday and there are also events planned for students and their parents.
Safe routes to schools goal of program
By Jeff Myrick
July 23, 2008
A program under way in Kansas strives to make sure children get to school safely and help their physical fitness along the way.
School board holds line on most costs
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 17, 2008
Increasing prices for fuel, food and almost everything has hit school districts hard. However, after Monday’s Baldwin School Board meeting, most fees will be staying at their current cost from the 2007-2008 school year.
SRO position lauded by city, school board
By Jimmy Gillispie
July 17, 2008
About two weeks ago, representatives from the Baldwin City Council, Baldwin City Police Department and the Baldwin School District had their annual meeting to discuss the SRO position. Despite troubled times in the past between the groups, this meeting ran smoothly and all parties are in agreement with how the position and the contract.
Board makes bond official
By Jimmy Gillispie
June 26, 2008
A November bond issue election for the Baldwin School District was officially approved Monday night. The vote was unanimous, 6-0, to approve the bond resolution.
Bond issue price tag: $22.9 million
By Jimmy Gillispie
June 5, 2008
An official price tag was approved by the Baldwin School Board Monday night. The 2008 bond issue is priced at $22.9 million. The cost was approved unanimously at the meeting when the board voted to make a resolution that will be voted on June 23.
Mundinger, Gresnick return to district
By Jimmy Gillispie
June 5, 2008
A pair of decisions came down Monday night affecting the Baldwin School District at the elementary and junior high levels.
School board approves $22.9 million bond issue price tag
By Jimmy Gillispie
01:21 p.m., June 3, 2008 Updated 01:47 p.m.
An official price tag was approved by the Baldwin School Board Monday night. The 2008 bond issue is priced at $22.9 million.
District strives to stay ahead
Technology Timetable part III
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 29, 2008
With the rapid changes in the technology industry and highly-competitive surrounding districts, the Baldwin School District is working hard to stay on the cutting edge.
Teachers approve new salary proposal
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 29, 2008
Raises and more health insurance money are coming soon for Baldwin School District educators.
Venable inspires BHS Class of 2008
By Jimmy Gillispie
May 22, 2008
Merle Venable gave 84 graduating seniors a few words of wisdom Saturday. His two main topics and words of advice were to read books and have courage.

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