Southwest Allen County Schools plans to welcome all students to school for in-person learning next academic year, Superintendent Phil Downs announced .
Summer school expands at SACS
Plan counters pandemic; to cost record $326,900
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
Southwest Allen County Schools is planning its most expensive summer school program in recent memory.
The school board Tuesday approved the administration s plan to offer an array of courses – including variations of English, social studies, science and math – taught by almost 60 licensed teachers at an anticipated cost of $326,900.
In comparison, summer school program expenses have ranged from about $60,000 in 2012 to $136,280 in 2019, according to information provided to the board.
The higher estimated costs are due to the pandemic and knowing students will need credit recovery over the summer, said Lynn Simmers, assistant superintendent.
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SACS looking inward for new chief
Board to promote from within to find Downs successor
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
The next person to helm Southwest Allen County Schools likely will be a familiar face.
The school board has decided to pursue internal applicants for the upcoming superintendent vacancy. Phil Downs announced in January that he intends to retire Dec. 31.
No decision is more important than hiring the next district leader, board President Bradley Mills said.
“Following Dr. Downs retirement announcement, SACS board is in agreement and will move forward interviewing internal applicants later this month,” Mills said in a statement. “We are confident our internal candidates are best qualified to lead and grow the district s rich tradition of education and learning.”