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11/03/2025

Today we’re kicking off our NewsMatch campaign at Wichita Documenters!
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A student of Park Hill Elementary who organized a popular chess club was recognized. Following a three-year trend, the n...
10/31/2025

A student of Park Hill Elementary who organized a popular chess club was recognized. Following a three-year trend, the number of the district's English Language Learners have increased by 80 students. Enrollment in the public school system has decreased overall.

Notes and photo by Documenter Ayshia McCray
https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-school-board #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray

The cost of water and sewer in Wichita is projected to go up, particularly since Derby and Valley Center are building th...
10/29/2025

The cost of water and sewer in Wichita is projected to go up, particularly since Derby and Valley Center are building their own treatment plants and are expected to purchase less water from the city. Nevertheless, cost to Wichitans is predicted to stay comparatively low.

Notes by Documenter Paige Koeppen

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Council%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Paige%20Koeppen,-The%20cost%20of

There are no more board vacancies as Cole Schneiders was sworn in. Three developers, Large Construction, Patterson Home ...
10/29/2025

There are no more board vacancies as Cole Schneiders was sworn in. Three developers, Large Construction, Patterson Home Solutions, and Sampayo Capital Group were recommended to develop a cluster of single family homes on East Arnold Street, south of 17th Street.

Notes by Documenter Jacinda Hall

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/affordable-cxxcn #:~:text=Board%20information-,Notes%20by%20Jacinda%20Hall,-There%20are%20no

A proposed ordinance to adopt the IPMC and other landlord-tenant changes was tabled until Dec. 9, 2025, due to a large g...
10/24/2025

A proposed ordinance to adopt the IPMC and other landlord-tenant changes was tabled until Dec. 9, 2025, due to a large group of voices from both sides. Funding was approved for the Old Central Library renovation, and the 29th & Grove environmental cleanup was approved.

Notes by Documenter Francie Foster

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Council%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Francie%20Foster,-A%20proposed%20ordinance

Micro-grant applications will open on January 1, 2026, following SIB approval. Chair Ibrahim Abdallah warned that large ...
10/24/2025

Micro-grant applications will open on January 1, 2026, following SIB approval. Chair Ibrahim Abdallah warned that large AI data centers can consume up to 1.8 billion gallons of water a year. The board set 2026 priorities on advocacy, outreach, and sustainability partnerships.

Notes by Documenter Maleah Evans

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/sustainability-integration-advisory-board #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Maleah%20Evans,-Micro%2Dgrant%20applications

City, County, and School leaders hosted a follow-up town hall to discuss progress on the community recommendations from ...
10/24/2025

City, County, and School leaders hosted a follow-up town hall to discuss progress on the community recommendations from June. Residents voiced concerns on schools, mental health, environment, and collaboration. Officials pledged continued joint efforts.

Notes by Documenter Susan Miner

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/trigovernmental-meeting #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Susan%20Miner

Superintendent Jeff Hersh will retire effective June 2026 and a plan to renovate Campus High School will create more spa...
10/23/2025

Superintendent Jeff Hersh will retire effective June 2026 and a plan to renovate Campus High School will create more space for the school’s health care classes, broadcasting department, and culinary arts program. A successful fundraising event in August benefited 200 students.

Notes from Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/haysville-usd-261-school-board #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger

Sunview’s small board met to review maintenance issues and finances, noting low public engagement and overlap with Oakla...
10/22/2025

Sunview’s small board met to review maintenance issues and finances, noting low public engagement and overlap with Oaklawn. Most work involves debris cleanup and reimbursements for disposal, with the group relying on informal communication and no regular agenda.

Notes by Documenter Rami Stucky

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/sunview-improvement-district #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Rami%20Stucky

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