Whitko's superintendent tackles rumors, seeks solutions with unveiling of 'Plan A'
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Concerned parents packed the Whitko School Board meeting Monday night, eager to hear the details of the school corporation's plans to deal with budgetary constraints and severe funding cuts.
More than 30 guests assembled in the board chambers at Pierceton Elementary School to hear Whitko School Superintendent Steve Clason's highly detailed plan, called "Plan A."
"There were a lot of very upset people here tonight," a parent said. "But there are a lot of details in Clason's plan that are worth looking into."
Clason has published "Plan A" on his blog on the Whitko School Corporation, which you can review in full by clicking here.
Some of the ideas included in Plan A include pay-for-play athletics, staff reduction by attrition, increased class sizes in some grades, operational cost-saving measures such as turning off freezers and energy conservation, tighter scheduling and more.
After much discussion and many questions, the board approved moving ahead with Plan A, without approving the details contained in Plan A. A public meeting will be planned to address community concerns on March 29 at 7 p.m. at Whitko Middle School. The public is encouraged to attend.
Review Whitko Schools Superintentend Steve Clason's blog at http://wildcatssuperblog.blogspot.com/