Friday's Internet Edition, May 09, 2008.
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Carl Lambert, chair of the board, said after a work session last week: “We’ve got to work through it. We need more time to go through it [the plan]. There is no time frame yet, contrary to what might be out there.”
Lambert said he was speaking on his behalf, not on that of the board.
Another board member, Linda Barnett, said: “No, I do not think the reorganization plan is moving too fast. The board is deliberately moving slowly and also considering other possibilities. We are getting all of the information that we need to before moving forward with this or any plan.”
Reorganization would send sixth graders back to the elementary schools and ninth graders back to the middle schools, a move Superintendent Dr. Robert Landry said seems favorable with staff members.
He said he has not, however, heard from many parents.
Rick Ellis said before anything is done, he would like to see a formal staff survey that indicates whether or not they support the recommendation. He said the board should take the time needed to gather all necessary information, but “not deliberately slow the process.”
Reorganization would necessitate the construction of a seventh elementary school, but the location is undecided. Although school officials have said many times there is enough room on the Smith Grove property for an elementary and high school, Lambert said last week, “We’re looking at can we expand our current elementary facilities [and not build a new school]? Can we redistrict? We have to talk about the best use of our facilities.”
If the board members seem to be slowing their momentum, that would be a welcome change for the Davie Citizens for a Responsible Government.
Steve Ridenhour, executive committee member of the group, said at last week’s regular board meeting, “You cannot afford to ... subscribe to the Davie County Enterprise Record, P.O. Box 99, Mocksville, N.c. 27028.