West-central Kansas school superintendent arrested, faces 10 charges

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 233

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — A west-central Kansas school superintendent faces 10 charges including misuse of public funds, contributing to child misconduct by encouraging commission of a felony, and witness intimidation.

Jeff Michael Jones, of Ransom, was arrested at 1 p.m. Friday and released just before 7 p.m., according to a booking sheet from Ness County Sheriff Brandon Mitchell.

Jones has been superintendent for Western Plains Unified School District 106 since July 2015, according to his LinkedIn …

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