WPS Board of Education votes to close six schools to help close budget gap

The Wichita Board of Education voted 5-2 to close six schools as part of Phase 2 budget reductions during its March 4, 2024 meeting.

Six WPS schools recommended for closure to help close budget gap

The Wichita Board of Education heard a recommendation to close six schools at the end of the school year in Phase 2 budget reductions during its February 12, 2024 meeting. The recommendation is pending final BOE approval on March 4.

Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld news conference after February 12, 24 BOE meeting

Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld responds to reporter's questions after the February 12 Board of Education meeting where it was recommended to close six schools to help close the budget cap. The recommendation is pending final BOE approval on March 4.

BOE hears an update on the 24-25 budget development

Board of Education members heard an update to the WPS budget development for the 24-25 fiscal year and beyond during their January 22 meeting. Our reductions for next year’s budget are anticipated to be $42 million.