Phase two centered mostly around switching as much coursework as possible to online, and possibly using an online provider such as K-12 Inc. to integrate such a program.
Optional early graduation for students deemed qualified by parents and staff was another suggestion to trim costs.
Ann Oberding, a high school art teacher in Durand, said she understands the value of virtual learning – as her school does offer online classes – but maintained the citizens group proposal was just an attempt to cut teachers. “Everything comes down to finances, and that is the wrong approach.”
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