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“ Why We Support the Valdosta City School System in Opposing Consolidation” Community Forum  Lowndes County Schools Working Together for Excellence Every Day Issues of Consolidation Dr. Steve Smith, Superintendent
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What Makes Me Qualified to Address the Issue of Consolidation? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
We support our sister school system, the Valdosta City Schools, in its opposition to consolidation. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Key Points About Our Support of VCS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Essential Facts of Consolidation are ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Cost to Taxpayers ,[object Object]
Research on Fiscal Efficiency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
School System Size ,[object Object],[object Object]
Fiscal Efficiency Questioned ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Bottom Line ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Possible Reduction in Enrollment ,[object Object]
Complexities of Consolidation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Economic Uncertainty ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Winners and Losers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Oh the Challenges We Face ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Education is a Great Equalizer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Lowndes County Schools Working Together for Excellence Every Day

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