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Residents press school leaders over F grade; board cites state growth funds and audit
Summary
A resident raised that McIntosh Area School recently received an F grade. School Board President Deb McKay and staff said the state provides extra growth funds, noted an audit and expressed confidence in upcoming testing; the board described staff dedication and capacity.
During the public comment period, resident Joyce Terry asked what Marion County has done to help the school after it received an F grade and what the school is doing to reach a C. Deb McKay and school staff responded with procedural context: they explained how grades work, referenced a recent audit and said the state provides extra money aimed at growth and improvement.
Principal David Friedlander and Deb McKay emphasized staff dedication and described teacher structure and school capacity as part of the improvement plan. Officials expressed confidence about testing this year but did not provide a specific timetable for achieving a higher grade.
