When it comes to a revamped school funding formula in Illinois, one area school leader says he's in favor of more dollars coming to his district.
Illinois lawmakers are in special session this week as the legislature faces an August 1 deadline to pass a funding reform proposal or make schools wait for payments until an agreement is reached.
Cerro Gordo Schools Superintendent Brett Robinson says whether it's Senate Bill 1 or the Governor's reform package, he's simply in favor of more dollars coming into his district.
Robinson says reforms are much needed across the state. He explains his district would receive more state dollars, which would be a good thing from his perspective.
Should lawmakers not reach an agreement and the first day of school rolls around without an agreement, Robinson indicates Cerro Gordo schools would be able to take students for a while but not a long time.
Robinson credits the Board of Education with the effective handling of the school's finances and feels they are in a good place, especially compared to other districts in the state.
