2009-04-08
22:28:41
A group of Millidgeville residents calling themselves “Community First” is asking School District 8 to include the English and Late French Immersion programs for grades 6 to 8 at Millidgeville North this fall. Spokesperson Cathy Simon is also recommending the district education council address over crowding at elementary schools and strike a committee to develop and implement an education action plan.
Superintendent Susan Tipper says she is not surprised by the request, but there are budget and staffing issues to consider. The community group is asking for a response within two weeks–but–Tipper says that’s unlikely because of the amount of research they will have to do. She does say, however, the DEC and district staff will work hard over the next to weeks to crunch numbers and consider the implications of making Millidgeville North a middle school.
