The State Superintendent of Education says he wants to change the standards that give “A” ratings to schools, and one school board candidate thinks he may be right but should proceed cautiously.
Brenda Shelling, a recognized expert in educational circles, said Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley’s push to toughen rules to earn “A” ratings are needed, but the state should be careful not to disincentivize student graduation rates at the same time.
In the November elections, Shelling is a candidate for Monroe City School board from District 7.
Next week Brumley will challenge the BESE board to change rules that allow schools with weak academics to get “A” ratings.
In Monroe, two schools have “A” ratings, Neville High School and Wossman High.
Neville’s “A” is backed…
