01.16.2024

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Sunrise: 7:35 a.m. | Sunset: 5:20 p.m.

🎒 Your school choice study guide

Kansas kids can now attend any public school district — Here’s what you need to know.

School’s in session | Photo by Caleb Oquendo, via Pexels

Unfortunately there’s no School House Rock episode on school choice, so sit down and listen up Kansas City. It’s lesson time.

Legislation passed in 2022, House Bill 2567, is finally rolling into effect this year. Starting June, Kansas parents can begin enrolling their kiddos in any state school district, regardless of which they reside in.

Need to read up? Here’s a handy-dandy study guide.

✏️ Current classes

Kansas public school districts are still allowed to determine whether or not they will take out-of-district students throughout the rest of the current semester.

Transfer policies for the upcoming year will be posted on district websites (see: Shawnee Mission) and will outline how many non-resident students the district + each grade level can accept.

🍎 Joining the club

Here’s what you missed in the footnotes:

If there are more applicants than school capacity, students will be chosen through a random drawing before July 15 each year.
Families with multiple students will jump to the front of the line if one of their children is already enrolled in that same district.
Once a student is enrolled in a district, they can stay until they choose to leave or until they graduate.
A district can’t deny admittance, but it can deny continued enrollment if issues arise, like absenteeism, suspensions, and expulsions.
A district can provide transportation to non-resident students, but they aren’t required to.

BTW — A similar bill is being considered in the Missouri legislature this session, meaning we might be hitting you with a bi-state guide soon enough.

Still not sure if you’d pass the test? Skip the office hours and slide into our inbox for any burning questions.

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Muggle Studies Scavenger Hunt | Tuesday, Jan. 16-Sunday, Jan. 21 | 12-6 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $15 | Challenge your wizarding wits as you wander the town to solve puzzles, take pictures, and sample wine.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Laugh Lab | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | The Rino, 314 Armour Rd., NKC | Free | Seasoned jesters + newbie comics showcase their best at this weekly open mic.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Basehor Farmer and Craft Market | Thursday, Jan. 18-Saturday, Jan. 20 | Times vary | 2705 155th St., 2705 155th St., Basehor, KS | Free entry | Find all your farm fresh and homemade items at this year-round market.

Friday, Jan. 19

Kansas City Mavericks | Friday, Jan. 19-Saturday, Jan. 20 | 7:35 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena, 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO | $21-$52 | Watch the Mavericks rule the ice in their match against the Utah Grizzlies.

Saturday, Jan. 20

Tai Chi Class | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Pendleton Arts Block, 2300 Independence Ave., KCMO | Free | Zen out with this indoor experience and grab a discounted drip at Core Coffee.
Brewery Tour | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 1 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., KCMO | $10 | Take a tour of Kansas City’s largest locally-owned brewery for a behind-the-scenes peek at how this award-winning bier is made.

Events calendar here

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Wellness

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News Notes

Civic

A DoorDash partnership is cooking up a new way to serve homebound JoCo residents. In addition to Home-delivered’s (formerly Meals on Wheels) weekday hot dishes, ProjectDASH delivers no-cost frozen five-pack meals to qualifying seniors. (Johnson County Post)

Drink

Win or lose, KC scored a victory on grocery store shelves. Local dairy legend Shatto Milk Company has re-released its Chiefs-themed Chocolate Cherry specialty milk, just in time for post-season parties (or panic, you decide). (KMBC)

Arts

Canvases are so yesterday, share your original art on 6-ft-tall wooden poles scattered around the city. Lenexa-based artists and amateurs are encouraged to submit an original design by Wednesday, Jan. 31 to be considered for its Peace Poles Community Art Project.

Closing

Bittersweet goodbyes are in order at Red Bridge Shopping Center’s Cookies & Creamery. The sweets shop shut its doors last month — but don’t sweat, the crave-worthy creations are still available for catering. (Martin City Telegraph)

Finance

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The Buy

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Some cute housewares to add color to your kitchen — shop Six & Main’s collection of coasters, kitchen towels, bowls, and trays.

Answered

Earlier this week we asked “Did your feelings on the stadium sales tax extension change after reading the Chiefs + Royals joint statement” and here’s what you said:

Aerial view of the Kauffman Stadium — Tell us how you really feel.
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Photo by @kansascityinphotos

“Yes” was the homerun answer. A majority of participants, 52.2%, said that the proposed benefits definitely made them think differently about the 3/8-cent stadium sales tax extension appearing on Jackson County ballots this April.

“I’d like to see more of the fine print, but keeping the teams in Jackson County is critical. We can’t lose that revenue to KS.” — Karen R

“I hope the tax is approved and maybe we can get a roof on Arrowhead Stadium.” — Anonymous

The joint statement had no effect on 35.6% of readers’ opinions and 12.2% of readers were still unsure.

“I feel that sports bring enough money in that they shouldn’t lean on taxing us to help fund this project. We average people in the area cannot afford tickets to Chiefs games anyway.” — Shannon M

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

I’ve recently bought my first new car (a Subaru Crosstrek, for anyone wondering) and find that a brand new ride comes with worries I never had when I was cruising in my old beater.

Driving around the city is a lot more daunting now and don’t even get me started on parking. Dedicated KCtoday readers — do you have any safe parking secrets? Perhaps you’d want Charmaine + I to start sleuthing and compile a comprehensive KC parking guide? Let us know.

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