For years, lawmakers in Springfield have floated proposals to force smaller school districts around Illinois to consolidate. At last week’s Wabash District #348 school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer said the idea is back on the table at the state level…
Figures show that 34% of the school districts in Illinois have less than 600 students. Advocates say that consolidation would go a long way toward cutting down on high administrator salaries and pensions once they retire.