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It seems to me this consultant has already made the 2 choices. Of the final 4 "choices" the first choice is basically keeping the current status quo; too many buildings to maintain resulting in educational program cuts. The "Super School" "choice" is one Warwick can't afford; so WHY BOTHER to include it/either?

Of the 2 remaining choices: 3 middle schools/3 high schools-I don't see how you can keep the upper grades(9-12) separate from the lower ones(6-8); if parents/teachers don't want their 6th grade children possibly mingling with 7th & 8th graders, how would they like the possibility of their 6th/7th graders coming in proximity with 11th/12th graders? Cost wise it may be cheaper, but I see problems with this model.

How about this: hold off on the middle school model(at least temporarily). It seems the 2 high school/junior high(middle) school model is the CHOICE. Decide which schools will be closed(Probably the plan chosen by the Long Term Committee over a year & a half ago). The elementary schools appear to have adequate space to phase in all day kindergarten district wide & keep 6th grade students at those locations. Keep the junior high set up; the City will probably need to close Aldrich & Gorton as expected due to building maintenance costs & renovate Warwick Veterans to become a junior high with Pilgrim & Toll Gate as the City's high schools. Capacity should be adequate. This will also allow time to determine if a middle school model(grades 6-8) is desired/more efficient & to decide which elementary schools will/should be closed. Any requirements regarding middle school certification of teachers can be made during this process/time period. I would expect the first part of this can be accomplished/planned for the 2016-2017 school year. The second part(deciding about middle school models/elementary school closings) can be accomplished during the 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 school year. This allows some flexibility & if done properly should allow for some cost savings.