KC School Board Election April 8: any info out there?

Telly Savalas

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Thu Jan-24-08 11:01 PM
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KC School Board Election April 8: any info out there?

One of the foundations of Kansas City's problems is its schools, so I'm a bit surprised there isn't more press given to the upcoming school board election. Are we simply a bit too far out and can expect press coverage to pick up over the next couple months?

Anybody know of any good sources for info?

I've stumbled into the website for a candidate, Airick West:

http://www.kcu4ea.org/index.php

He seems like a breath of fresh air, but I'm curious as to what all the choices are.

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proud2BlibKansan

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Fri Jan-25-08 01:07 PM
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1. Here' something interesting about that election

They need to redraw the lines for the areas the board members represent because of the annexation by Independence. But that takes a year or more so the current districts will be on the ballot in April.

One of the board members who represents western Independence is moving to NE KC so he can run for re-election.

http://www.topix.net/content/kri/2007/12/boundary-change-a-problem-for-kc-school-board-member-seeking-re-election

Yes I got an email about Airick West. He looks very promising.

I don't see much about the other races. I would suspect that once again, most board members are running unopposed.

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Telly Savalas

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Sun Feb-17-08 10:37 PM
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2. To answer my own question...

I've found this article from the Star:

http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/461657.html

This is downright discouraging.

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proud2BlibKansan

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Mon Feb-18-08 12:30 PM
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3. Yes it is discouraging

But with the constant negative news about the district, who would want to run for the board? It really isn't surprising.

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