Washington County Superintendent warns commission of dire circumstances
Washington County Superintendent Ron Dykes told the commission last night that they will be very short on money this year unless something changes. He called the state’s raised standards “unachievable” and said it costs the county $300,000 more just to implement. On top of that, there is a step increase in salaries that add another $300,000 annually. When asked what the pupil to student ratio was he dodged the question by saying at the high-school level its a little higher than “we would like to see it.” It will be interesting to see how this all transpires.
On further news, WC is on a continuing budget until they vote on a budget for fiscal 2010-2011.