WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – Wichita school officials say they would consider more corporate sponsorships or selling naming rights to school properties to address a budget shortfall.

The district’s school board isn’t considering any specific proposal. Board members acknowledge that some school patrons oppose commercializing schools. But they say many districts around the country are turning to corporations in response to budget problems.

Wichita schools already allow ads, and commercials on school district television networks. With the district facing a budget shortfall of $50 million in the next two years, superintendent John Allison says school officials have to consider all revenue sources.

School board president Connie Dietz told The Wichita Eagle that she’s open to new partnerships for the schools, particularly if they improve education while bringing in revenue.

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Information from: The Wichita Eagle, https://www.kansas.com

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