WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Wichita teachers and union leaders are urging voters to approve an upcoming school bond.
United Teachers of Wichita displayed enlarged photos at a press conference on Wednesday, highlighting what they call dangerous infrastructure issues across district buildings, including broken HVAC units, leaks, mold and bats.
Union President Katie Laske says that a trip to the schools would help sway voters into approving the bond.
“I think if they came down to visit the schools, especially on a very hot day or a cold day, or a rainy day, they would see the buckets of water. Our kids need an investment now. We can’t wait, they’re going to keep getting older,” Laske said. “They deserve a nice building. And our teachers, this is where our teachers spend their day.”…