Caney Valley School District in Kansas is proactively addressing the ongoing water shortage by implementing innovative measures. School Superintendent Blake Vargas recently discussed the district’s approach, which includes temporarily closing school on specific days while ensuring compliance with the required number of school days for the year. Vargas explained the rationale behind the decision, stating, “The determination was made. It’s a variety of days. The majority are on Mondays; we do have a couple of Fridays. But up to our Thanksgiving and Christmas break, we will be off. Essentially, what we’ve done is by eliminating those days, we know that we can reduce water consumption during those days. We want to do our part with that. Even though we’ve seen a little rain in our area, we recognize the need for substantial rainfall.” The Caney Valley School District’s commitment to conserving water resources has included the purchase of trailer restrooms and the distribution of bottled water. While these measures have had financial implications for the district, they have been buoyed by generous donations from the community.
Source: KOAM News
