Lt. Governor Simon Hosts Classrooms First Hearing

Superintendents explain how consolidation can provide richer curriculum

CARTERVILLE—(ENEWSPF)—October 13, 2011.  Two Southern Illinois superintendents who are preparing to consolidate their districts were among 14 people to testify in front of the Classrooms First Commission today.

The Christopher and Ziegler-Royalton superintendents told the crowd of more than 100 educators and parents that they plan to ask voters for a merger because it could double the number of courses offered to their high school students. Leaders from other…