MHPS superintendent lays out next steps after block scheduling is upheld

Following the closest vote of her tenure, Mountain Home Public Schools Superintendent Allison Dewey is outlining next steps for faculty after the district decided to continue block scheduling.The school board voted 4-3 Thursday to preserve the scheduling model and remove language that could have potentially reduced teacher planning time. Dewey said that while it remains unclear how planning time will be structured, the next step is to work with staff to develop a plan that meets their needs.

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During the meeting, 17 teachers and students spoke during opening comments to express their support for continuing block scheduling.

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Though not a traditional scheduling method, the district has used block scheduling for more than 20 years, earning approval from many parents, students and faculty. Dewey explained how the system differs from traditional class schedules.

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Proponents of either scheduling method argue their approach is superior, but Dewey said the data is not definitive.

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Thursday’s vote ensures block scheduling will continue in Mountain Home schools as faculty and administrators work to improve teacher planning time.

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