South County approves middle school plan amid board unity
In a unanimous Tuesday night vote the South County board approved a switch to grade 6 7 8 middle schools while keeping attendance boundaries. The district plans an elementary K 5 and four year high schools. Superintendent Fox said staff surveys and pacing are ahead, and board chairman McElheny announced he will not seek re election while warning administrators to stay on plan. The district also moves to defend its rollback of a capital outlay millage in circuit court.