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4 more venues, 336 more medals, 8 more team trophies (1st & runnerup), more hotel stays paid by the schools and parents, more meals paid by the schools, more travel expenses paid by the schools and parents, SAME cost ??????? I am not so sure about that. Do business owners who have employees help?

In wrestling the potential new proposal will have 112 state champions in Kansas and 560 state placers in the 14 weights over 8 classes. That is if I read the proposal correct. Sure is a lot of hardware over all the activities. The powers to be say it will not cost KSHSAA more money (KSHSAA is funded by member schools who are mostly public which is funded with taxes and private schools. They do say it will cost individual schools (or their members) more money for post season activities - tough call during huge statewide budget problems. The money has to come from somwhere.

The way I read this proposal is: that public schools will go from 4 classes to 7 classifications and the private schools will be in their own division or 8th classification.

Art. 1: All member senior high schools shall be divided into
eight classes- 6A, 5A, 4A1, 4A2, 3A, 2A, 1A and All Private.
Class 6A shall include the thirty-two (32) public
high schools with the largest enrollments; Class 5A the
next thirty-two (32) public high schools; Class 4A1 the
next thirty-two (32) public high schools; Class 4A2 the
next thirty-two (32) public high schools; Class 3A the
next sixty-four (64) public high schools; Class 2A the next
forty-eight (48) public high schools and Class 1A , the
remainder public high schools; and an all Private school
classification.


Below is the Link to KSHSAA April, 2010 Board Meeting and items being voted on.

http://www.kshsaa.org/BODAgendaAP.pdf


Kansas State High School Activities Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
MEETING LOCATION—KSHSAA OFFICE, 601 SW Commerce Place,
Topeka Kansas
Friday, April 23, 2010—4 p.m.
(hearings and discussion only)
Saturday, April 24, 2010—9 a.m.
(final action and Executive Board elections)
Bylaws, XVI, amendments, state:
Section 1: The bylaws and articles of incorporation may be amended at any regular or called meeting of the Board of Directors
by a majority vote of those present of the Board of Directors, and the approval of the Kansas State Board of Education.
Section 2: KSHSAA Board of Directors’ agenda items must be presented in writing to the Association Executive Director 40 days
in advance of the September and April meetings. Only those items submitted by the following will be recognized:
1. Board of Directors members
2. Executive Board, provided the item received a majority vote of those present
3. Superintendents, principals and board of education members of member schools
4. Board of Directors may add items, which were not previously published on the agenda, at the time of the meeting, provided
it is done by three-fourths vote of those present.
On page 22 of the KSHSAA Handbook, under Rules and Regulations Governing Grades 7-12, the first paragraph concerning
AMENDMENTS reads as follows:
The rules and regulations for grades seven through twelve (grade school, middle school, junior high and senior high) may be
amended at any regular or called meeting of the board of Directors by a majority vote of the entire membership.
In the 1981 legislative session, the following, which applies to unified school districts, was passed:
Any member who abstains from voting shall be counted as voting against the motion or resolution. If a member
announces a conflict of interest with regard to the issue, the member may leave the meeting until the vote on the issue is
concluded and the member who abstains from voting thereby shall not be counted as having voted. K.S.A. 72-8205.
(Unless otherwise indicated, underlined portions are recommended changes in rules.)
Friday, April 23
1. Call to Order and Welcome. - President
2. Roll Call, Announcements and Introduction
of Members - Executive Director
3. State of Association Remarks.
- Executive Director
4. Introduction of Agenda Items. - President
5. Public Forum. – (speaker registration
required)
6. Break
7. Discussion on Agenda Action Items.
-Board of Directors
8. Adjourn
1. Each Handbook rule is divided into three sections:
Section 1: General Regulations (apply to grades 7-12)
Section 2: Senior High Regulations
Section 3: Middle/Junior High School Regulations (includes students in grades 7 and 8, middle
school and junior high)
2. Unless stated otherwise, articles passed by a majority of the members present will become effective
upon publication of the minutes.
2 April Board Agenda
Saturday, April 24
9. Call to Order and Roll Call
10. Approve September 16, 2009 Minutes
KSHSAA Bylaw - ARTICLE XII
Classification of Senior High Schools
Section 1: A classification system shall be established for
senior high schools involved in interscholastic activities under
the supervision of the KSHSAA.
Sec. 2: The classification system for each activity is based
upon criteria developed and approved by the KSHSAA Board
of Directors.
Sec. 3: The Executive Board may combine or separate Classes
at any time if the number of participating schools in an activity
so warrants.
Sec. 4: Modification of the classification system may be proposed
by the KSHSAA Board of Directors, the Executive Board, or
by petition from a member school. A petition must be signed
by the principal and superintendent of at least 20 percent
of the schools in the Classes modified by the proposal and
presented to the KSHSAA Executive Director by December 1
of any school year. Any proposal, before it becomes effective,
shall be approved first by the KSHSAA Board of Directors,
and second, by a majority of all schools affected and a majority
of all Classes affected. When only two Classes are affected,
the proposal must have a majority support from each Class.
11. Modify Rule 5, Classification of Senior High
Schools, Section 2, Article 6, to read as follows:
Art. 1: All member senior high schools shall be divided into
six Classes—6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A. Class 6A shall
include the thirty-two (32) high schools with the largest
enrollments; Class 5A the next thirty-two (32); 4A the next
sixty-four (64); 3A the next sixty-four (64); 2A the next
sixty-four (64); and Class 1A, the remainder.
Art. 1: All member senior high schools shall be divided into
eight classes- 6A, 5A, 4A1, 4A2, 3A, 2A, 1A and All Private.
Class 6A shall include the thirty-two (32) public
high schools with the largest enrollments; Class 5A the
next thirty-two (32) public high schools; Class 4A1 the
next thirty-two (32) public high schools; Class 4A2 the
next thirty-two (32) public high schools; Class 3A the
next sixty-four (64) public high schools; Class 2A the next
forty-eight (48) public high schools and Class 1A , the
remainder public high schools; and an all Private school
classification.
FOOTBALL EXCEPTION: Classifications, for the purpose
of determining district football assignments, shall be
based on the total enrollment in the school’s ninth, tenth
and eleventh grades as submitted to the KSHSAA on the
date established by state statute for official enrollment.
For the purpose of district football, utilizing this exception,
member schools will be classified as follows:
Class 6A: 32 largest member schools playing 11-Man
football
Class 5A: 32 next largest member schools playing 11-
Man football
Class 4A: 64 next largest member schools playing 11-
Man football
Class 3A: 64 next largest member schools playing 11-
Man football
Class 2-1A: All other member schools playing 11-Man
football
8-Man: participating schools will be assigned to two
separate Divisions, as established by the Executive Board
NOTE: For 8-Man district football participation, assignments
shall be limited to those schools with a maximum
enrollment of 100 students in grades 9, 10 and 11. (See
Rule 35-2-3, Football.)
Class 6A: 32 largest member public high schools playing
11-Man football
Class 5A: 32 next largest member public high schools
playing 11-Man football
Class 4A1: 32 next largest member public high schools
playing 11-Man football
Class 4A2: 32 next largest member public high schools
playing 11-Man football
Class 3A: 64 next largest member public high schools
playing 11-Man football
Class 2A: 48 next largest member public high schools
playing 11-Man football
Class 1A: All other member public high schools playing
11-Man football
8-Man: participating member high schools will be assigned
to two separate Divisions, as established by the
Executive Board.
Private: participating member private high schools will
be assigned to at least two separate divisions, as established
by the Executive Board. (8 man Private schools to
be assigned by the Executive Board per Article XII sec. III)
NOTE: For 8-man district football participation, assignments
shall be limited to those schools with a maximum
enrollment of 100 students 9, 10 and 11. (See Rule 35-
2-3, Football.)
Schools not requesting a football district assignment will
have their position filled in each category by the next
school moving up in enrollment.
Class 1A Exception: Class 1A schools shall compete in two
separate divisions in volleyball, basketball and scholar’s
bowl for post-season and KSHSAA state championship
competition. (Effective 2010-11)
Following annual classification and determination of
schools assigned to Class 1A, the half of the schools with
the larger enrollments will be assigned to Division I and
the half with smaller enrollments will be assigned to Division
II. If Class 1A has an odd number of schools, Division
I will be assigned one more school than Division II.
Source of Recommendation: Frontier League (2-26-2010)
2010 3
12. Modify Rule 5, Classification of Senior High
Schools, Section 2, Article 6, to read as follows:
Art. 6: In classifying high schools for activity purposes, those
composed entirely of boys or girls shall double their enrollment
figures. For example, a boys’ school comprised of 125
students would be placed in the same classification as a
coeducational school with 250 students. In classifying high
schools for activity purposes, private or parochial schools
shall be placed in the next classification above based on
student enrollment as currently outlined in Article 1 and
Article 3 of Rule 5. For example, a private or parochial
school classified as a 2A school based on enrollment would
be placed in one classification above or 3A for all activities.
Source of Recommendation: North Central Kansas League
(2-4-2010)
13. Modify Rule 30, Seasons of Activities, Section
2, Article 1, to read as follows:
Art. 6: No school-organized spring or summer practice or
school-organized summer camps, shall be permitted. (See
Rule 20-1-1e, Awards.)
a. A coach may organize and administer a one-week (per
sport) camp for his/her players only, provided the following
guidelines are met:
(1) The school shall not be involved other than to approve
the use of facilities, dates and to be assured by the
coach there will be no violations of KSHSAA rules and/
or regulations.
(2) It shall be conducted following the conclusion of the
second semester Saturday before Memorial Day and before
Sunday of Standardized Calendar Week #3.
(3) Member schools, the coaches and coach aides they
employ, may not conduct contact football camps. (See
Rule 10-1-6 (c), Qualifications of Coaches and Rule
35-1-5, Football.)
Source of Recommendation: Executive Board (1-14-2010)
14. Modify Rule 30, Seasons of Activities, Section
1, Article 6(4), to read as follows:
Art. 6: No school-organized spring or summer practice or
school-organized summer camps, shall be permitted. (See
Rule 20-1-1e, Awards.)
a. A coach may organize and administer a one-week (per
sport) camp for his/her players only, provided the following
guidelines are met:
(1) The school shall not be involved other than to approve
the use of facilities, dates and to be assured by the
coach there will be no violations of KSHSAA rules and/
or regulations.
(2) It shall be conducted following the conclusion of the
second and before Sunday of Standardized Calendar
Week #3. (Subject to change per previous agenda item.)
(3) Member schools, the coaches and coach aides they
employ, may not conduct contact football camps. (See
Rule 10-1-6 (c), Qualifications of Coaches and Rule
35-1-5, Football.)
(4) School uniforms or player equipment may not be
used. Exception: Use of school owned football helmets at
the school coach’s non-contact, one week camp, is permitted.
If school facilities (gymnasium, fields, balls, bats,
etc.) are used, the coach must lease them per board of
education policy.
Source of Recommendation: Centennial League (12-1-2009)
15. Elect Executive Board Members from the Board
of Directors per Bylaw Article V.
Sec. 2: Board of Director members shall elect Executive Board
members at their spring meeting in the categories listed,
to two-year terms. Members in each category shall elect
their own representative. Board of Directors organizational
members are eligible for election in their school’s
respective category.
a. Classes 6A, 4A, 2A, in even years 3
b. Classes 5A, 3A, 1A in odd years 3
c. Middle/Junior High Schools in even years 1
d. Board of Education in odd years 1
e. State Board of Education in even years 1
TOTAL 9
Vacancies in the above categories shall be elected by their
respective representatives within sixty (60) days after
notice of such vacancy. They shall fulfill the unexpired
term of that position.
Sec. 3: After the nine category representatives have been
elected, where necessary, at-large representatives shall
also be elected by the entire Board of Directors from its
membership to fill the following voids:
a. If available, both genders shall be represented.
b. If available, a minority member (e.g. Native American
or Alaska Native; African-American; Asian or Pacific
Islanders; or Hispanic) shall be represented.
c. If available, a superintendent shall be represented.
d. Geographically, each congressional district shall be
represented.
At-large representatives shall serve one-year terms.
The above creates an Executive Board of nine (9) to fourteen
(14) members.
In filling vacancies in Sec. 3 on the Executive Board, all
Board of Director members shall select a qualified member
from the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy not more
than sixty (60) days after notice of such vacancy. Each
appointee to fill a vacancy shall hold office until the next
regular election date when a successor shall be elected.
4 April Board Agenda
CLASS 6A
(2-YEAR TERM)
Ath. Dir. Ron Commons, Lawrence
Ath. Dir. Bill Faflick, Wichita USD 259
Robert Gonzales, Manhattan
Ath. Dir. Steve Harms, Overland Park – Blue Valley Northwest
Ath. Dir. Michelle Kuhns, Wichita – South
Prin. Tony Lake, Overland Park – Blue Valley West
Ath. Dir. Penny Lane, Topeka – Washburn Rural
Prin. Cara Ledy, Wichita – South
Asst. Prin. Christina Lentz, Leavenworth
Prin. James Mireles, Garden City
Prin. Gwen Poss, Olathe – Northwest
Prin. Myron Regier, Wichita – Haysville Campus
Ath. Dir. Bill Stiegemeier, Shawnee Mission – South
Prin. Ken Thiessen, Wichita – East
CLASS 4A
(2-YEAR TERM)
Prin. Mike Adams, Clay Center Community
Prin. Blaise Bauer, Girard
Prin. Steve Blankenship, Pratt
Prin. J.B. Elliott, Perry – Lecompton
Prin. Tracy Giddens, Haven
Prin. David Morford, DeSoto
Prin. Sherry Reeves, Basehor – Linwood
Joyce Siniard, Kingman
Ath. Dir. Bobby Taul, Topeka – Hayden
Prin. Kent Wire, Chanute
CLASS 2A
(2-YEAR TERM)
Prin. Larry Anderson, Alma – Wabaunsee
Prin. Doug Beisel, Oskaloosa
Prin. Patrick McKernan, Seneca – Nemaha Valley
Prin. Alan Stein, Hill City
Prin. Galen Unruh, Elbing – Berean Academy
Supt. Bill Walker, Mankato – Rock Hills
Prin. Bob Warkentine, Solomon
Prin. Rod Wittmer, Oswego
Prin. Paul Zuzelski, Syracuse
MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH
(2-YEAR TERM)
Prin. Tavis Desormiers, WaKeeney
Prin. Bruce Krase, Whitewater – Remington
Prin. Mitch Lubin, Wellsville
Prin. J.D. Nelson, Leavenworth – Warren
Prin. Keith Pauly, Clearwater
Prin. Richard Proffitt, Eudora
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
(2-YEAR TERM – Elected by Kansas State
Board of Education)
This position is filled by action of the Kansas State Board
of Education. The representative must be a member of the
Kansas State Board of Education.
16. Approve proposed meeting dates for the 2010-
11 school year as follows:
Fall:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Spring:
Friday, April 29, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
17. Recognitions & Closing Announcements –
President & Executive Director
18. 2010-11 Executive Board – Organizational
meeting
(15 minutes following adjournment

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I also recieved an e-mail from the KSHSAA Executive director saying that KSHSAA has not conducted any survey. I am suppose to contact Mr. Blankenship of Pratt Schools concerning a survey. I am still trying to get a copy of the survey relating to the Wichita Eagle Article published last week - Joanna was the author.

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I would think prior to a vote - the people proposing the classification split would have some financial data (expenditures and revenues) to help support the decision. How much more will it cost schools. How much it will save schools.

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Smokey,

The Wichita Eagle article you refer to was poorly written; was not at all clear as to when the referenced survey was completed. It could have been the one done in 2007 by all member schools or she may have been referring to the vote that was taken at the KIAAA meeting (and of which Brent Lane has already shared the results).

The only KSHSAA survey of which I am aware regarding p/p schools was the one done in 2007.


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"The Wichita Eagle article you refer to was poorly written; was not at all clear as to when the referenced survey was completed."

I agree with your review of the article. It was one sided and loaded by the people making the proposal to change the classes. The article was a poor representation of facts concerning a "Survey" that had no data tables, no sources were cited about the information. Just a few quotes - but no financial data on what it might mean to the member schools in the future if this proposal passes.

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She was writing an article not a thesis.


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Quote:
It was one sided and loaded by the people making the proposal to change the classes. The article was a poor representation of facts concerning a "Survey" that had no data tables, no sources were cited about the information. Just a few quotes - but no financial data on what it might mean to the member schools in the future if this proposal passes.


I read it that she asked the ones making the proposal why were they making it. I did not perceive that as being one-sided.

There was no reference whatsoever to financial impact (minimal to the schools who do not host and more so on the KSHSAA--and again, this year the KSHSAA membership fees are $400 per HS and $125 per JH/MS. The rest of their funding comes from post season events). I say minimal because the schools will be doing no more than they are now in regards to competition.

The survey in question may or may not be the one done in 2007 or it may or may not be the vote taken at the KIAAA Meeting. This, IMO, is what makes the article a poor one.

There were no data tables because the reporter had no data to portray.

No source was sited which makes me think she had no source.


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"KIAAA is funded by individual member's dues and KIAAA convention registrations." - In the school budget does it show up as professional fees/dues, meals, lodging, etc. The school pays their salary - which is funded by - well you know.

I guess at a time when the Kansas House has school district consolidation bills back on the table acrossed the state that may be affective in 2012. It just doesn't make sense to put a larger financial burden on individual high schools.

Kansas House to Debate School Consolidation
HB 2704

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas House members are scheduled to debate a bill that would reduce the state aid for some small school districts.
The bill on Tuesday's calendar is viewed as a means to force districts with enrollments of fewer than 200 students and fewer than 200 square miles to consolidate. They are the same provisions that were used in the 1960s when Kansas last forced school districts to consolidate.
Those smaller districts would see the state aid given to low-enrollment districts reduced to the same level as those with 200 students. The change would take effect on July 1, 2012.
As originally proposed, the bill would have included districts with fewer than 400 students, but was amended by the House Education Committee to the lower limit.
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School consolidation is HB 2704.
On the Net:
Kansas Legislature: http://www.kslegislature.org
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
AP-NY-03-09-10 0502EST

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The bill you reference would affect four school districts.
It has been sent to a conference committee; probably will not see the light of day again this session.

The 1960's consolidation criterion were as follows: (1) at least 400 students OR (2) at least 200 square miles OR (3) at least $2 million valuation


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There is also a bill up for debate (I think it's 5778 but I could be wrong) to consolidate any district that does not have 10,000 students. Yes 10,000. I don't believe they are talking closing schools or anything with his only consolidation at the district level. So for example Leavenworth, Lansing, Pleasant Ridge, and Tonganoxie would all be one district, but still separate schools.

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Hate to see the power of the people to be diluted with the disticts being so large. I agree, some consolidation is necessary but these funding issues will never go away until the FAIR-TAX PLAN is implimented in this country. Politicians hate it because they lose their power to buy votes with the tax code. Want to educate yourself? Go to Fair-tax.org. Makes to much sense for idiots in Washington to understand.

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The 10,000 bill is also DOA. The cost of new facilities and transportation, by the legislatures own estimate would cancel out any savings to be had due to "administrative efficiency."


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I heard there is another bill coming that has many of the same conditions, but only one district office. The schools remain the same so no increase in facilities or transportation, the kids go to the same schools, just the districts change and a consolidation of all district employees and purchasing. I will say that my company sells to schools, and the buying power for a very large district is much better than that of a small one. Even with consortium pricing, etc.

They are going to have to find a way to save money somewhere. I think virtual schools and many extra programs are going to be looked at.

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Explain why the buying power of a very large district is greater than that of a consortium? Consider that under the plan being proposed NW Kansas would be one district14,000+ square miles (NW Kansas--Hays north to Nebraska and Hays west to Colorado). Why is that better (or different) than a consortium?

There are NO savings to be had in school consolidation unless buildings are closed and personnel reduced. Reducing administrative overhead--you really think that is going to happen? There will be LESS to administer in a 10,000 student district?

I heard of a legislator in another state make a proposal on how to save $60 million in his state's budget; just do away with the senior year of high school. Now that is some good thinking.




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I think virtual schools and many extra programs are going to be looked at.

That is fine as long as they have a virtual wrestling team.


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The Mega District
Filed under: School District Consolidation — Tags: School District Consolidation — kansaseducation @ 11:35 am
A few more thoughts on school district consolidation. Mark Tallsman, lobbyist for the Kansas Association of School Boards, says that imposing a 10,000 student minimum size on school districts might require a district in northwest Kansas of 18 counties and 16,500 square miles. Assuming such a district was a perfect square, that would mean a district 128 miles long, on any side. (Assuming that all schools were centrally located and a student traveled in a straight line, the longest ride, from any of the four quarters, would be 92 miles.)
He’s probably right. I did some calculations of my own before I saw those remarks. I had wondered how big a district would have to be. Take a look at this county map, available on the KSDE website. Take the nine counties that form a near-square shape: Cheyenne to Decatur, then south to Gove, west to Wallace, and back north to Cheyenne. In that territory, you’ve got 9,071 square miles (a square with 95-mile sides) and 4,300 students.
That doesn’t sound too attractive, so perhaps a smaller limit would be more appropriate for sparsely populated regions. Keep in mind that this assumes that schools will be moved to the center of each mega-district, which may not necessarily happen.
For my part, it seems like the literature suggests somewhere from 3,000 to 6,000 students are optimal, at least within the current configuration of 2,000 to 6,000 students. That means that if the Legislature considers consolidation moves for the smaller districts, it also ought to consider breaking up the larger districts, such as 259 Wichita, 512 Shawnee Mission, and 233 Olathe, each with over 25,000 students.
You can see a full list of districts and their 2008-09 enrollment here.) Kansas had 295 districts, with:
• 129 districts with 500 or fewer students
• 112 with 400 or fewer
• 78 with 300 or fewer
• 35 with 200 or fewer
• 9 with 100 or fewer
Here’s one other thing to keep in mind when thinking about district consolidation. When school board members talk about consolidation, it’s hard for them to keep the bigger picture of the state in mind. In fact, it’s in their job to think narrowly, to have utmost in their minds the preservation of the institutions they know best–the school district they govern, the schools it contains, and the administrators and staff it employs. This may or may not lead to bad decision-making processes, but it’s going to be there.

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Here is a list of the districts in Kansas, sorted by FTE enrollment for 2008-09, according to the Comparative Performance and Fiscal System:

259 Wichita 45,579.7
512 Shawnee Mission Pub Sch 26,579.0
233 Olathe 25,190.1
229 Blue Valley 19,939.4
500 Kansas City 18,427.1
501 Topeka Public Schools 12,903.4
497 Lawrence 10,418.4
475 Geary County Schools 7,242.9
305 Salina 6,959.3
457 Garden City 6,751.5
266 Maize 6,327.9
260 Derby 6,262.3
232 De Soto 6,070.0
383 Manhattan-Ogden 5,840.7
443 Dodge City 5,550.7
437 Auburn Washburn 5,356.4
265 Goddard 4,809.8
261 Haysville 4,647.8
308 Hutchinson Public Schools 4,542.4
385 Andover 4,538.3
231 Gardner Edgerton 4,332.4
253 Emporia 4,307.1
480 Liberal 4,257.7
453 Leavenworth 3,857.2
202 Turner-Kansas City 3,853.7
345 Seaman 3,467.7
373 Newton 3,383.4
450 Shawnee Heights 3,362.4
428 Great Bend 2,972.8
489 Hays 2,758.2
470 Arkansas City 2,709.3
250 Pittsburg 2,638.1
262 Valley Center Pub Sch 2,523.3
465 Winfield 2,430.7
290 Ottawa 2,411.9
469 Lansing 2,402.8
204 Bonner Springs 2,279.6
418 McPherson 2,259.8
230 Spring Hill 2,224.7
313 Buhler 2,145.5
402 Augusta 2,141.1
458 Basehor-Linwood 2,139.1
368 Paola 2,027.9
490 El Dorado 1,992.9
234 Fort Scott 1,947.5
267 Renwick 1,927.8
207 Ft Leavenworth 1,859.4
446 Independence 1,832.0
263 Mulvane 1,817.0
445 Coffeyville 1,800.2
413 Chanute Public Schools 1,773.0
464 Tonganoxie 1,772.4
394 Rose Hill Public Schools 1,660.4
416 Louisburg 1,644.7
353 Wellington 1,642.9
375 Circle 1,593.8
214 Ulysses 1,591.0
203 Piper-Kansas City 1,581.5
506 Labette County 1,580.6
409 Atchison Public Schools 1,580.0
435 Abilene 1,495.5
491 Eudora 1,396.3
257 Iola 1,392.5
348 Baldwin City 1,359.4
379 Clay Center 1,358.4
503 Parsons 1,343.4
320 Wamego 1,292.0
264 Clearwater 1,280.7
493 Columbus 1,152.6
309 Nickerson 1,139.4
321 Kaw Valley 1,122.0
367 Osawatomie 1,121.0
434 Santa Fe Trail 1,115.2
365 Garnett 1,107.2
382 Pratt 1,089.4
333 Concordia 1,062.1
336 Holton 1,052.3
331 Kingman – Norwich 1,033.3
400 Smoky Valley 1,016.4
248 Girard 996.5
312 Haven Public Schools 992.5
473 Chapman 973.0
210 Hugoton Public Schools 947.7
441 Sabetha 935.5
362 Prairie View 933.5
343 Perry Public Schools 929.2
508 Baxter Springs 926.5
315 Colby Public Schools 926.4
407 Russell County 923.2
340 Jefferson West 916.0
337 Royal Valley 912.8
352 Goodland 906.4
447 Cherryvale 878.2
363 Holcomb 865.0
495 Ft Larned 862.0
466 Scott County 855.9
415 Hiawatha 841.8
289 Wellsville 836.0
249 Frontenac Public Schools 827.5
404 Riverton 827.5
244 Burlington 820.4
460 Hesston 820.0
361 Anthony-Harper 818.2
323 Rock Creek 813.7
436 Caney Valley 807.0
440 Halstead 789.6
268 Cheney 777.3
396 Douglass Public Schools 776.5
417 Morris County 764.4
484 Fredonia 744.1
364 Marysville 740.0
405 Lyons 737.1
499 Galena 728.0
372 Silver Lake 716.4
461 Neodesha 716.4
483 Kismet-Plains 714.5
273 Beloit 713.9
247 Cherokee 706.5
287 West Franklin 699.0
357 Belle Plaine 691.3
211 Norton Community Schools 684.0
377 Atchison Co Comm Schools 683.6
306 Southeast Of Saline 679.6
218 Elkhart 676.3
449 Easton 671.1
325 Phillipsburg 655.0
102 Cimarron-Ensign 650.0
378 Riley County 646.3
420 Osage City 644.1
327 Ellsworth 639.6
215 Lakin 637.0
430 South Brown County 635.5
240 Twin Valley 610.5
431 Hoisington 607.5
239 North Ottawa County 602.9
389 Eureka 598.5
408 Marion-Florence 597.8
410 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh 590.8
205 Bluestem 582.9
101 Erie-Galesburg 547.3
243 Lebo-Waverly 547.0
288 Central Heights 543.0
439 Sedgwick Public Schools 532.0
356 Conway Springs 528.4
246 Northeast 527.5
346 Jayhawk 525.9
380 Vermillion 525.0
341 Oskaloosa Public Schools 523.6
376 Sterling 523.6
342 McLouth 516.7
487 Herington 516.4
251 North Lyon County 513.0
206 Remington-Whitewater 511.8
252 Southern Lyon County 511.3
505 Chetopa-St. Paul 502.4
254 Barber County North 500.5
258 Humboldt 493.0
339 Jefferson County North 488.0
109 Republic County 480.0
330 Mission Valley 475.0
504 Oswego 473.6
494 Syracuse 469.5
329 Mill Creek Valley 463.1
374 Sublette 461.4
226 Meade 458.9
328 Lorraine 453.0
307 Ell-Saline 451.0
237 Smith Center 446.0
448 Inman 445.3
208 Wakeeney 443.0
442 Nemaha Valley Schools 439.0
423 Moundridge 434.5
235 Uniontown 433.4
421 Lyndon 432.0
467 Leoti 426.1
355 Ellinwood Public Schools 425.7
452 Stanton County 423.2
284 Chase County 417.5
481 Rural Vista 416.0
274 Oakley 411.7
338 Valley Falls 409.3
406 Wathena 401.0
108 Washington Co. Schools 400.5
366 Woodson 399.0
463 Udall 391.2
393 Solomon 389.6
270 Plainville 381.9
419 Canton-Galva 367.8
388 Ellis 367.6
294 Oberlin 366.2
281 Graham County 365.6
286 Chautauqua Co Community 364.0
498 Valley Heights 363.0
350 St John-Hudson 362.7
335 North Jackson 360.0
344 Pleasanton 359.0
438 Skyline Schools 358.0
272 Waconda 357.4
282 West Elk 355.2
381 Spearville 352.0
507 Satanta 343.0
358 Oxford 340.6
429 Troy Public Schools 337.5
298 Lincoln 337.0
223 Barnes 336.6
462 Central 336.5
392 Osborne County 335.3
398 Peabody-Burns 335.0
454 Burlingame Public School 329.3
256 Marmaton Valley 321.0
105 Rawlins County 317.5
322 Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton 317.5
486 Elwood 309.9
300 Comanche County 307.0
310 Fairfield 303.7
347 Kinsley-Offerle 302.6
351 Macksville 301.9
395 LaCrosse 299.5
444 Little River 299.3
297 St Francis Comm Sch 297.5
271 Stockton 297.1
488 Axtell 296.7
492 Flinthills 294.8
412 Hoxie Community Schools 292.9
224 Clifton-Clyde 292.5
216 Deerfield 278.0
303 Ness City 274.5
219 Minneola 271.0
311 Pretty Prairie 269.4
456 Marais Des Cygnes Valley 267.0
349 Stafford 266.7
107 Rock Hills 265.0
293 Quinter Public Schools 261.0
245 LeRoy-Gridley 259.5
432 Victoria 257.5
426 Pike Valley 253.5
482 Dighton 253.0
227 Jetmore 251.5
411 Goessel 245.3
369 Burrton 244.7
110 Thunder Ridge Schools 235.0
459 Bucklin 232.9
334 Southern Cloud 231.5
397 Centre 229.2
477 Ingalls 228.5
424 Mullinville 226.6
386 Madison-Virgil 226.5
509 South Haven 225.5
354 Claflin 222.1
360 Caldwell 221.0
479 Crest 221.0
255 South Barber 220.5
425 Highland (** CLOSED **) 220.5
220 Ashland 217.2
371 Montezuma 214.9
200 Greeley County Schools 211.0
422 Greensburg 210.5
209 Moscow Public Schools 208.7
212 Northern Valley 206.5
217 Rolla 200.0
384 Blue Valley 198.9
241 Wallace County Schools 193.5
451 B & B 192.5
316 Golden Plains 189.4
359 Argonia Public Schools 186.5
283 Elk Valley 185.0
387 Altoona-Midway 179.5
332 Cunningham 176.5
471 Dexter 173.0
403 Otis-Bison 171.3
326 Logan 167.5
269 Palco 164.0
225 Fowler 162.0
106 Western Plains 160.2
433 Midway Schools (** CLOSED **) 156.9
496 Pawnee Heights 147.1
299 Sylvan Grove 144.6
401 Chase-Raymond 140.5
285 Cedar Vale 139.5
474 Haviland 139.0
511 Attica 138.5
103 Cheylin 130.5
399 Paradise 125.6
292 Wheatland 112.5
476 Copeland 112.5
502 Lewis 101.6
390 Hamilton 99.5
242 Weskan 98.0
314 Brewster 91.5
279 Jewell (** CLOSED **) 90.5
275 Triplains 86.5
291 Grinnell Public Schools 81.5
468 Healy Public Schools 73.5
228 Hanston 72.5
213 West Solomon Valley Sch 37.7
104 White Rock (** CLOSED **) N/A
111 Doniphan West Schools N/A
221 North Central (** CLOSED **) N/A
222 Washington Schools (** CLOSED **) N/A
238 West Smith County (** CLOSED **) N/A
278 Mankato (** CLOSED **) N/A
280 West Graham-Morland (** CLOSED **) N/A
295 Prairie Heights (** CLOSED **) N/A
301 Nes Tre La Go (** CLOSED **) N/A
302 Smoky Hill (** CLOSED **) N/A
304 Bazine (** CLOSED **) N/A
317 Herndon (** CLOSED **) N/A
318 Atwood (** CLOSED **) N/A
324 Eastern Heights (** CLOSED **) N/A
427 Republic County (** CLOSED **) N/A
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Are there Economies of Scale in School Districts?
Filed under: School District Consolidation, Uncategorized — Tags: School District Consolidation — kansaseducation @ 11:30 am
Given the current laws and policies governing school districts, what is the most economically efficient size for a school district?

In 2002, Matthew Andrews, William Duncombe, and John Yinger said the following:

The best of the cost function studies suggest that sizeable potential cost savings in instructional and administrative costs may exist by moving from a very small district (500 or fewer pupils) to a district with ca 2000–4000 pupils.

In 2007, two of those authors said there are savings from combining smaller districts, but they also offered a warning:

We find economies of size in operating spending: all else equal, doubling enrollment cuts operating costs per pupil by 61.7 percent for a 300-pupil district and by 49.6 percent for a 1,500-pupil district. Consolidation also involves large adjustment costs, however. These adjustment costs, which are particularly large for capital spending, lower net cost savings to 31.5 percent and 14.4 percent for a 300-pupil and a 1,500-pupil district, respectively. Overall, consolidation makes fiscal sense, particularly for very small districts, but states should avoid subsidizing unwarranted capital projects.

More recently, Standard and Poors evaluated school districts in Pennsylvania, said that diseconomies of scale kick in at about 3,000 students in a district.

Districts with fewer than 500 students spend an average of $9,674 per pupil in operating costs.3 As districts get larger, their per-pupil spending tends to decrease, until it reaches an average of $8,057 among districts with 2,500 – 2,999 students. However, average per-pupil spending tends to go back up again as enrollments exceed 3,000 students.

It concluded that Pennsylvania seek to consolidate districts so that they had an enrollment of about 2,500 to 3,000 students. Granted, Pennsylvania is not Kansas, but I suspect a similar logic is at work in Kansas. It is very similar to an analysis of district spending in Michigan.

Note, however, that an “adequacy” study of Wisconsin, which also found a u-shaped curve, put the optimal district size at close to 6,000 students. (Yes, I appreciate the irony of quoting a literature that I have had serious objections to.)

I’ll have more on this subject as time allows. Consolidation will certainly be an ongoing concern of Kansas legislators.

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In order to "accumulate" 1500 students "out here" we would be a district of Norton County+Decature County+Rawlins County. While you are at it, throw in Cheyenne County with their 500 or students; now we are close to 2000 students, but the district would cover 2500+ square miles. What does that do to your efficency factor?

Where does student achievement and access to activities come into the the efficiency factor? And what is included in "adequacy"?

Consolidation will continue to be a topic of discussion in the Kansas legislature--as it has every year for the past ten or so; and in that time 17 districts have gone out of business or consolidated (see bottom of list above). Over the next three years my guess is there will be an additional 9-12 districts either disorganize or consolidate.


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Manhattan, KS
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