Olathe SchoolsWednesday, November 11
Olathe parents near their goal of 8,000 petition signatures to force a state review
The Daily Olathe team
Olathe Families United was seeking about 500 more signatures by the end of Tuesday before submitting a petition that calls for a state review of the closures. The petition had more than 7,500, and the group wants 8,000 to leave room for incomplete or uncertifiable names.
Olathe parents have more than 7,500 petition signatures
7,500Signatures collected, more than 7,500
Sources: Johnson County Post, KCTV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Signatures collected, more than 7,500 | 7,500 |
| Needed: 5% of registered voters | 6,115 |
- Review clock: 45 days once the state certifies the petition
- Review is advisory; the district would not be bound
- Results: possibly mid- to late December
- Law: K.S.A. 72-1431 sets the 5% threshold
Organizers say the petition isn't meant to halt the district's plans permanently, just to slow things so families can look at boundary changes. The State Board of Education's office has agreed to submit the petition sheets for verification.
45 daysfor the state board to review once the petition is certified
The review would end with an advisory determination. The district would not be bound by it.
Source: Johnson County Post
Sources: Johnson County Post, KCTV