NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton USD 373 BOE voted Monday night to reduce Walton Rural Life Center to one section and to begin a staggered process to reduce Northridge Elementary to one section beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
According to a release from Superintendent Fred VanRanken, next year at Northridge, one section will be offered in grades K-2 and two sections will be offered in grades 3 and 4. Walton will offer one section for grades K-4.
Administration at the district and building level will work together to accommodate the decision, as there are many staffing and logistical items to work through in the reduction process. The BOE is adamant about working through staff reductions through attrition to the best of their ability.
If patrons want to listen to the conversations that took place, they are encouraged to visit the Newton Schools Facebook page for the recorded livestream. All regular BOE meetings are live streamed on the page.
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