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Right-Sizing the Kansas City, Mo. School District
The Kansas City, Mo. School District is considering an ambitious proposal to close several schools in order to "right size" the district with respect to its current enrollment and finances. The school district has held several community meetings and is expected to vote on a plan March 10. Detailed information about the proposal, data, questions and answers are available on the district website. LINC reported on its work in the school district at its Feb. 22 board meeting. Download the presentation.
The LINC Commission on Feb. 25 made this public statement.
The Local Investment Commission (LINC) is a long-time partner and supporter of the Kansas City, Mo. School District.
The need to close schools is indisputable. The financial solvency of the school district is at stake.
LINC supports the efforts of this school superintendent and school board to address constructively this enormous financial challenge.
We believe schools are the center of a neighborhood and understand deciding which schools to close is difficult.
LINC and its Caring Communities site coordinators and partners will work with the district as well as families and neighborhoods to support the decisions made.
Schools First
Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser recently announced a major initiative outlining closer cooperation between the area's largest city and its school districts which is called Schools First. Funkhouser shared some of his thinking during a Jan. 11, 2010 LINC Commission meeting. learn more | 
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Listen to the mayor's Feb. 9th hour long Schools First tele-town hall. Download mp3
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Celebrate Black History
The Local Investment Commission (LINC) produced a set of educational posters which supports Black History Month from a local perspective. The seven individuals included in this series are notable for their contributions to the Kansas City community. Also available are posters and booklets of national African American leaders. Download
Barbers and Beauty Day
Students at Longan Caring Communities in the KCMSD received free haircuts and stylings on Barbers and Beauty Day. LINC organized the event with its partners. Narrated by Joe Walker. slideshow
KCPT Reads
Students at Border Star Montessori Caring Communities in the KCMSD received books as part of the KCPT Reads program. slideshow
FAST Graduation
ACE Caring Communities in the KCMSD graduated another class of families from the Families and Schools Together program. slideshow
Carver Men's Gathering
Men and boys from Carver Caring Communities in the KCMSD gather to talk about how male role models can impact children's lives. Narrated by LINC Site Coordinator Darryl Bush. slideshow