Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Byron Withdrawal from OCEC
Educational programming and finances would be negatively impacted
March 02, 2009
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2009, the Meridian School Board unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Byron School District's intended withdrawal from the Ogle County Educational Cooperative (OCEC). In the resolution, educational programming and finances were cited as reasons to oppose Byron's withdrawal. Additionally, the resolution identifies Byron's geographic location within Ogle County and the fact that many OCEC programs are located at Byron as reasons to oppose Byron's leaving the OCEC.
The Meridian School Board believes very strongly in collaborative, shared programming among Ogle County School Districts when those programs benefit students. The OCEC has been a successful, long standing cooperative for over 20 years. While cooperative ventures do require a high degree of communication and commitment, the Meridian School Board believes the potential benefit to students is worth the time and effort.
