Issue: School Mergers, Consolidation

When new legislation passes, PSBA is seen as the leader in analyzing it and helping members make sense of it.

Merger/Consolidation of School Districts:
Does it save money and improve student achievement?

A white paper from PSBA's Education Research & Policy Center
In February 2009, the governor recommended the wholesale consolidation in the number of school districts from 501 to 100. While some districts ultimately may need to merge with an adjacent district, PSBA will continue to support local school district choice because of the significant local impact of school district mergers.

 
For more information on this and other information from PSBA's Education Research & Policy Center, contact Dr. David Davare, Director of PSBA Research Services, at (717) 506-2450, ext. 3372, or e-mail dave.davare@psba.org.