A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Kansas

Columbus School District

The Columbus School District is a rural district comprising 1,400 students. The region has a limited amount of industry, and higher rates of poverty and unemployment than the state averages. Approximately 44 percent of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. There are seven school buildings in the district, most of which were built around 1960. The oldest is about 60 years old.

Columbus received $1 million in bonding authority through the QZAB program. Half of the money is being used to upgrade and enhance technology throughout the entire district. The remaining funds are being used for capital improvements such as renovations to roofs and windows. For the first time, a security system is being installed throughout the district.

The private partner for the QZAB program is the Southeastern Campus Regional Service Center at Greenbush, whose contributions include in-service activities and support.

Fort Scott School District

The Fort Scott School District is a rural district comprising 2,200 students in four schools, including one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools. The rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 43 percent.

Fort Scott is using its $660,000 in QZAB funds to enhance technology in its schools. The majority of the funds will be used to purchase 175 new computers as well as printers and other hardware. The goal is for every certified teacher to have a computer in his or her classroom. Computers will be used for both instructional and management purposes. An instructional software program called the A+ program is being implemented district-wide. QZAB funds will also be used for teacher technology training.

Fort Scott Community College is the private partner for the QZAB program, and it is contributing facilities for the teacher training.

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