Monday, July 14, 2006
Contact: Spence Jackson, 573-751-0290
Statement from Gov. Matt Blunt on St. Louis School Board
“I am extremely disappointed with the action taken by the St. Louis School Board. This termination adds to the turmoil and only heightens the well founded public perception that the board has lost focus on what would best serve the students and parents of St. Louis.
“This kind of instability is not good for delivering education. Amidst all the chaos we must not lose sight of what is in the best interest of the more than 37,000 Missouri children who rely upon the St. Louis public schools to provide them an education which would allow them to reach their full potential.
“To that end I believe the State Board of Education should examine every alternative for quick action to bring stability to the St. Louis public schools.”
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