Wichita school board member Melody McCray-Miller has died. She was 69.
McCray-Miller was elected to the Wichita board as an at-large member in 2023. She stepped away from the board about five months ago because of health concerns.
A former teacher and Democratic state lawmaker, McCray-Miller was an advocate for community schools — an education reform strategy that pairs schools with local health centers, housing assistance and other services to address the overall needs of students and families. Wichita launched a community schools pilot project with seven elementary schools last fall…