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Olathe Schools Face Consolidation | Kansas City News
Olathe Public Schools is set to unveil its controversial consolidation plan on September third, responding to a steep drop of over 1,300 students since 2021—driven by falling birth rates and soaring housing costs. After months of deliberation by a special task force, the district aims to shrink its footprint and realign schools with current enrollment numbers, while also grappling with rising special education expenses. Families will soon learn which schools may be impacted as the district balances fiscal responsibility with community needs in a rapidly changing landscape. Listen in…
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