A Rural Education Town Hall was held Thursday at the Gary Dickenson Performing Arts Center. Chillciothe R-II Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says the event was hosted by school districts in Grundy, Mercer, and Livingston Counties to share information with the district patrons.
Explain some of the challenges and the policies for the school districts.
Dr Wiebers says there are several challenges.
State Funding, Open Enrollment, and Missouri Scholars.
He explained some of the ways school districts handle the funding issues from the state.
Find local funding or make cuts.
Wiebers did not rule out additional town hall events like this in the future as the districts learn more about the challenges they are facing.