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Audience presses Wyoming Area SD on sixth-grade merger, special-education supports and grade-level branding
Summary
During a Feb. 17 work session, a resident pressed the Wyoming Area School District for details on funding and academic opportunities tied to a proposed sixth-grade merger; district staff said remediation and targeted supports are priorities and that branding costs may use Title II/IV funds and partners.
Walt Stevens, a West Wyoming resident, challenged the Wyoming Area School District on Feb. 17 about funding and academic opportunities connected to a proposed merger of sixth grade to the secondary center, asking whether resources will expand honors or advanced-placement access for grades 7–9.
"Where is that funding coming from?" Stevens asked during the work session, adding that current offerings for seventh through ninth graders are "limited" and that families are leaving for cyber charter schools.
District staff, speaking as Dr. Paul, said the district plans expanded remediation and targeted supports to improve PSSA performance and that many advanced opportunities do not begin…
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