PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 www.usd250.org Unified School District 250 serves the city of Pittsburg, Kansas and the immediate rural areas surrounding our community. We are the largest district in Southeast Kansas. More than 500 employees work daily to provide a first-class teaching and learning experience to more than 3,300 students spanning grades Pre-K through 12. that will relocate parts of Pittsburg State University into downtown. The move will strengthen the bond between the university and the city while fueling economic growth. Workforce development remains a central focus, with childcare facilities identified as a critical need for attracting and retaining employees. Hundreds of childcare slots will be available in the coming year.The Point Forward Community Development Corporation is leading efforts to address this challenge while also supporting other vital projects including the historic Washington School redevelopment which is set to open its doors this fall. Hall notes that infrastructure will continue to be at the forefront of city priorities. “Every major development project we undertake is tied to infrastructure,” he said. “We are preparing today for the growth we know is coming tomorrow.” A CITY WITH DEEP ROOTS AND BOLD VISION Pittsburg stands as an example of how small communities can balance heritage with innovation. Investments in downtown, housing, industry, and recreation are building a strong foundation for the future, while community spirit ensures that growth never comes at the expense of identity. Hall and his team have a clear message: Pittsburg is a city proud of its past and eager to embrace its future. With vision, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to progress, the next 150 years promise to be even brighter than the last. 52 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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