State weighs in on school re-zoning

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama School Superintendent Dr. Tommy Brice gave his recommendations to Mobile County, Chickasaw City and Satsuma City boards of education about a possible separation agreement.

Brice recommends, among other things, to let students now attending eleventh grade in Mobile County Schools to remain in school until graduation.

Sue Dalimonte, a C hickasaw resident, doesn't have children in the schools there but said the small school atmosphere is wonderful for children these days.

June Goins disagrees. Goins said it doesn't seem feasible because Chickasaw just doesn't seem big enough for its own school system.

"Chickasaw is just a small town and I just don't think they can afford to put a school system here," she said.

Goins thinks Satsuma can afford the change.

"I think it's a good thing for Satsuma to have their own school district because it brings revenue back into our town," she said.

The city of Satsuma’s website said the school board has called a special meeting Wednesday, April 4 to vote on the final draft of the agreement.

Click here to read the state superintendent's recommendations to the school boards.