{"id":61857,"date":"2016-05-10T14:00:55","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T18:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=61857"},"modified":"2016-05-10T14:00:55","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T18:00:55","slug":"statement-from-the-city-of-fort-wayne-on-annexation-and-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/05\/10\/statement-from-the-city-of-fort-wayne-on-annexation-and-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from the City of Fort Wayne on annexation and schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Statement from the City of Fort Wayne on annexation and schools:<\/p>\n

As the community continues to debate the merits of the City of Fort Wayne’s annexation plan, a lot of discussion has centered around the potential impact on schools. We want to make sure the public is aware of the City’s ongoing attempts to reach compromises and keep open lines of communication with those who could be affected by annexation.<\/p>\n

Northwest Allen County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Chris Himsel has been aggressive in his opposition to the annexation. His focus has been on the potential elimination of bus service as a direct result of annexation.<\/p>\n

As Dr. Himsel continues to place blame on the City’s annexation plan for the district’s budget woes, his scare tactics distressing parents and students is both disingenuous and fails to allow for a dialogue seeking collaboration on Fort Wayne and the region’s future.<\/p>\n

As outlined below, bussing challenges aren’t new to NACS and the City has met with Dr. Himsel on multiple occasions.<\/p>\n

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Threat of bus service elimination is long-standing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Transportation challenges in NACS aren’t new and not a direct result of annexation.<\/p>\n