One Superintendent, Two Districts

Two small Michigan school districts are breaking new ground by sharing one superintendent — a bold move designed to save money and boost education in the face of declining enrollment. Ryan Portenga, a seasoned principal, has been tapped to lead both Ashley Community Schools and Fulton Schools, splitting salary and benefits evenly. The idea came from their regional education service district, and both boards, along with staff, support the partnership. Already collaborating on athletics, the districts hope this shared leadership will unlock funds for new programs while honoring their unique histories. With shrinking student numbers statewide, this experiment could become a blueprint for other struggling small districts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5758d8ea836ec084