Olathe Petition Movement Might Not Persuade Kansas Officials

Sadly . . . But realistically . . . There's a really good chance that bottom line concerns will override the outpouring of grassroots resistance to upcoming school shutdowns.  

Here's a quick recap worth a look . . . 

The school board voted 7-0 on Oct. 1 to close Indian Trail Middle School and Black Bob, Heritage, Scarborough, Tomahawk and Walnut Grove elementary schools at the end of the 2026-27 school year.

Olathe Families United is helping organize the petition effort. Co-founder Gera Netcher said the group is holding signing events at businesses and parks and hopes to organize a larger gathering in the coming week . . .

The state review would be advisory. The board could recommend modifying or rescinding the closures, but it could not require Olathe’s school board to reverse its decision. The local board would have to reconsider the resolution at a public hearing after receiving the state board’s determination.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Olathe parents gather signatures seeking state review of school closures

At a petition drive Sunday at Red Crow Brewing, parents worked to build support for a review of the Olathe school district's plan to close six schools.