And this ties directly to where our economy is heading. Schiller welcomed the open dialogue. He told those gathered that if they had better alternatives to what the school board is proposing, he welcomes the input. Right now what s being considered is to create 17 magnet elementary schools and two new magnet middle schools, adjust attendance zones and improve lower performing elementary, middle and high schools. That s not fair.
Some students can have opportunities others don t have.
Schiller said the plan would help the district make better use of its facilities and avoid a financial pitfall in the future. Leah Bailey said the savings are nothing. Program equity is nice, but she is concerned about other kids from small neighboring communities being bused into Vivian where her two kids attend. Concerns about larger class sizes were aired frequently during the 90-minute meeting. Holly Day clenched a newsletter, The Case for Small Schools, while waiting in line to ask a question.