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As progress continues on the Homestead High School renovation, Southwest Allen County Schools is preparing to devote a portion of the project s $169 m . ....
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. ....