According to EMID families at the Stillwater School Board work session last night, George Hoeppner, Stillwater’s representative on the EMID board, provided an overview of the two options presented by the superintendents this week. He discussed the financials of “option two” quite a bit. Stillwater board members asked questions about per pupil funding and why it’s higher in EMID than in Stillwater. George explained that “option two” came along because the EMID board wasn’t comfortable with closing the schools although the member district superintendents clearly support “option one” (closure). Hoeppner complimented the EMID families for speaking up, sharing their feelings, and telling their stories. The equity director from Stillwater said it was very impressive that people rallied for their school and made an impact on policy decisions.

Hoeppner affirmed that he will be voting for “option two.” So that is our first confirmed vote to keep the EMID schools open!