AIM High Program Could Face Funding Problems

Posted on Tuesday, November 6, 2007

AIM High, an alternative high school established to give students who are not succeeding in the traditional classroom the opportunity to earn a regular high school diploma, could face funding issues when legislation goes into act, stating that students will be required to stay in school until 18 years of age, versus the current 16 year mandate. Madison Superintendent Vince Schaefer says enrollment could increase when the act goes into affect, and that could put a strain on already low AIM High finances.

AIM High offers small class sizes with individual attention, individualized and self-paced instruction and a fresh start with a clean reputation in a new location.Schaefer says over 60 students will be affected if funding can’t be raised.

Schaefer says a forum will be held to gather ideas about the issue.

Schaefer says that educational forum will be held later on in November.