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Consolidation feasibility study may be done for Rochelle area schools (Updated)

The possibility of a consolidation feasibility study may take place in the future dealing with the 5 school districts in the Rochelle area.
The Rochelle elementary board approved the proposal last night as they would pay for half of the study. The cost for the information would be $15,000 and would take 4 months to complete.

The other school districts that may take part in the study includes RTHS, Steward, Kings, and Eswood. Rochelle Elementary Superintendent Todd Pursator said that due to finalcial problems in school districts in the area, this would be a good time to have this study done to receive information. He said the Rochelle elementary district is not for or against consolidation.

Creston School Superintendent Bill Robertson said that his district would not be interested in any consolidation proposal at this time. He said that from both the financial and education quality standpoint, maintaining their status as a separate, independent school district makes the most sense.

The study would include such things as staff, transportation, and extra curricular activities. The state also has incentive money for consolidation of school districts. Prusator said that there could be several combinations from the study  involving the area school districts.

RTHS would pay for the remainder of the study if their board approves the proposal.

Elementary officials approved the policy last night for private school students participating in extra curricular activities in the district along with the $9,000 contract for an evaluator involving the 21st Century grant for the Hub program.

Reappointed to the Crawford Foundation Board last night were Karen Gardell, Gene Chaplin, and Leroy Shoemaker for 2 year terms.

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