A resolution endorsing improvements in public school funding was well-received by intergovernmental leaders during a luncheon meeting Monday. Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr who helped put the document together, admits it’s somewhat unusual for the group to take action of this type.
The receiving of more federal impact aid, a second military county date, and a new school finance formula are all part of a resolution endorsed by the intergovernmental group. The resolution now goes to the Governor and other governmental representatives. The resolution talks about currently USD 383 receiving only approximately 30 percent of the federal impact aid they’re eligible for, with nearby Fort Riley having an impact on student population numbers.
The intergovernmental luncheon meetings include representatives from the city of Manhattan, Riley County, K-State, USD 383, and Fort Riley. Fehr explains Federal impact aid is a crucial aspect of the resolution, with nearby Fort Riley having an impact on student population numbers.
We’ve heard a lot from Kansas State University about its efforts to reach out globally–and Kent Glasscock with the Institute for Commercialization brought that message to intergovernmental leaders Monday…
Glasscock challenged the group to decide whether to partner with K-State during this pivotal time. While supportive, there were some questions from the group about the recent reduction in international student enrollment and whether Manhattan is a welcoming community–Glasscock and Director of Community Relations Jackie Hartman assured the group that recruiters are being added in different countries, with alumni clubs and travelling faculty and staff members all over the world.
The future of dining was a focus of the intergovernmental meeting with Dr. Derek Jackson who serves as Director of Housing and Dining Services at K-State, telling the group about the 19 month construction project involving Wefald Hall and the Kramer Dining Center.
Jackson admits there were some challenges along the way…but he says it’s all been worth it.
Just one evidence of change he mentioned– no more food trays are involved– to save on food waste and water needed to wash the trays. He also talked about work planned on the Derby Dining Center in March of 2018.
Dr. Jackson will be a guest on KMAN’s In Focus a week from Wednesday (Dec. 7).
