Listening to Our Community
One of the clearest messages from our community survey was strong support for expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students.
Families, residents, and local employers shared that preparing students for a changing workforce is essential — and that schools should provide multiple pathways to success, whether students plan to attend college, enter the workforce, or pursue technical training after graduation.
That feedback directly shaped the proposed bond.
Why CTE Matters
Workforce demands are changing rapidly across Kansas and the region. Many high-demand careers now require industry credentials, hands-on training, and technical skills, often paired with strong academic foundations.
CTE programs help students:
Explore career pathways earlier
Gain real-world, hands-on experience
Earn certifications and college credit
Graduate with skills aligned to workforce needs
Transition more smoothly into employment, apprenticeships, or postsecondary education
These programs support students who plan to attend college and those who plan to enter the workforce directly, often blending both.
Current Limitations
Lansing USD 469 currently partners with Pioneer Career Center and Kansas City Kansas Community College to offer CTE opportunities. While these partnerships are valuable, they are limited by:
A fixed number of available seats
Transportation constraints
Scheduling challenges
High student interest that exceeds capacity. KCKCC offers fixed number of seats
For example, interest in some programs significantly exceeds the number of available spots, meaning many students are unable to participate despite strong interest.
What the Bond Would Support
If approved, the bond would allow Lansing USD 469 to expand on-campus CTE opportunities, reducing reliance on limited off-site programs and increasing access for students.
Proposed CTE spaces include:
Welding/ Industrial Technology
Biomedical sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Construction-related learning
Plant-based science through a greenhouse
These additions focus on programs with strong workforce demand and alignment to regional employment needs.
A Community-Driven Priority
CTE expansion was one of the highest-rated areas of support in the district’s community survey. While athletic enhancements received mixed feedback, career and technical education stood out as a shared priority.
That feedback is why:
CTE spaces are included in Question 1
The focus is on programs that directly benefit students’ future readiness
Investments are tied to long-term workforce and economic development
Preparing Students for What Comes Next
Career and Technical Education is not about replacing academics. It’s about expanding opportunity.
The proposed bond supports facilities that allow Lansing students to:
Learn relevant skills
Explore careers earlier
Graduate prepared for a wide range of futures
This investment reflects what our community told us matters most: preparing students for life after graduation.
Learn More
• Click here to learn more about the bond initiative.
• Early Voting In Person - Lansing Fire Station: February 28, 8 AM - 12 PM
• General Election: March 3
• Click here for more information about voting.