The Spencerport Central School District will host an informational meeting on the Urban-Suburban Inter-District Transfer program on Tuesday, February 3, at 7 p.m. in the Spencerport High School Performing Arts Center, 2707 Spencerport Road.
According to a press release from the district, this public meeting will provide an additional forum to learn more about this program, present follow-up information requested by the Board of Education, and offer a third opportunity for community input.
Superintendent Mike Crumb said, “This meeting will be part of the Board of Education’s continued process to consider our participation in the Urban-Suburban program. In the weeks leading up to this meeting, we plan to engage the leaders from U-S and participating districts to obtain their insight into questions raised on best practices, data/research on student performance, the program’s cultural impact to their schools, and revenue/expenses.”
“Lastly, while there may be differing opinions, we also realize the importance of holding this additional meeting to engage community input and encourage a respectful dialogue about the Urban-Suburban program as part of this review.”
The Spencerport Central School District began its consideration of the Urban-Suburban Inter-District program in the early fall, primarily based on the district mission to prepare students for an ever-changing global community. The Urban-Suburban program, which has been in place for 50 years in Monroe County, directly supports this mission by providing more diversity and perspectives within our schools. While the main intent for proposing Urban-Suburban was not financial, additional benefits include filling available spaces due to declining enrollment; maintaining academic opportunities; and generating revenue, according to the press release.
For information on the Urban-Suburban program and its consideration in Spencerport, visit www.spencerportschools.org.
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