Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
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🎓 Education
Lawrence school board President Bob Byers said he will soon restore public comment at board meetings, limiting input to agenda items only—speakers must attend in person until policy updates are finalized.
The University of Kansas welcomed over 70 new full time and part time faculty from 39 units at an orientation held on Aug.
17 to 19 at Lawrence and Edwards campuses. The new faculty also joined campus tours and will meet with mentors this fall.
The Lawrence school board approved publishing its proposed 2026-27 budget that raises the property tax levy to bring in more revenue despite a slight rate drop; hearings start at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept.
14 (residents will comment before final figures are set).
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