This article originally appeared in the May 2018 School Business Affairs magazine and is reposted with permission of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The text herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of ASBO International, and use of this imprint does not imply any endorsement or recognition by ASBO International and its officers or affiliates.
Rural school districts are increasingly faced with aging facilities and dwindling numbers of students as families move to urban areas for increased opportunities. In response, some districts are choosing a different model for their schools: the grades 6 – 12 secondary school model.