Wednesday, March 28, 2007

A tough week for the Bullitt County Public School System: Board not surprised; believes work is in progress to succeed

Despite the heat, superintendent Michael Eberbaugh is pleased that the state Department of Education released an audit looking at deficiencies in the Bullitt County Public School System.

While he disagrees with many of the points made, Eberbaugh said a look from the outside is not bad. And it gives educators, and the public, a starting point to make more strides.

As some of the comments have been personally directed at the superintendent, Eberbaugh said he knows as a former football coach, the leader must accept the blame.However, he said the district has experienced tremendous growth and it has put a strain on all employees. Despite comments to the contrary, Eberbaugh said about half of his time is spent on curriculum issues and going out to the schools.

He said the curriculum development has been delegated to Central Office administrators but he said they are spread too thin. He said the district, which is near the bottom in terms of tax revenue generated and near the top in teacher salaries, must find more money for curriculum-based items.

This from the PioneerNews.net.

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