The Liberty school district is joining four
others in Oklahoma in changing to a four-day week.
The Liberty school board cited declining state revenues as the
primary reason for the switch. The new schedule for Liberty
students will start on Jan. 5.
The change is expected to save the district money on
transportation, utilities and food. Also, bus drivers and cafeteria
workers are paid for one less day per week.
Superintendent Donna Campo says the district expects to save
about $45,000 this school year because of the switch.
The Liberty district has about 600 students from
pre-kindergarten through high school. It is located south of Bixby
and east of Mounds.
The Prue, Barnsdall, Gore and Central High districts all
previously have decided to move to a four-day week.
