Bannockburn School

Bannockburn school has unfortunately gone from an amazing school to acquiring the reputation of “its who you know, not what you know.” It is sad. Over so many years I’ve witnessed so much discrimination and unethical behavior by the current and previous administration and school board.members. There is a lack of respect, inclusiveness, transparency, honesty, and fairness towards all parents and students from volunteering, to test taking or retaking, to being given opportunities to take classes at the high school. These children had the grades and test scores but unfortunately not the political connections. I truly feel the state needs to step in and see what has been going on for years at this little school in this little community where Bannockburn is the only school in the district. And why do we need to pay so much money for a part time Superintendant, full-time Prinipal and full time Vice Principal, for a small school that has under 200 students?

Bannockburn School has been moving in a downward undesirable trend for about the last ten years. The current administration is more concerned with their budget than the education that once was present. It seems that the test scores have been dropping and the teaching is geared to pulling up the students that need more help than with the students who are at higher levels. Many of the parents who are concerned about their children's educational needs have gone to outside sources both during the year and during the summer to give their children the opportunity to excel from what is missing from the school. It may be time for a top level administration change if the community was aware of the school deficits.It used to be that this school was the benchmark among area schools but is currently sliding to the bottom of the barrel. What a shame on both the community and current administration.Another interesting trend , which some would consider a conflict of interest is the dual roles of current board members who are also officers in the current parent teacher organization known as BSPO. Not really sure how that works but the current administration doesn't seem to be concerned about conflicts of interests.

The school is committed to excellence and really cares about the students.

My children are currently going to school at Bannockburn. We have been very pleased with the learning environment and are thrilled with the facilities and resources. The school offers a terrific music program, great technology with Smart Boards used in every classroom, Spanish instruction and amazing student to teacher ratios! We feel fortunate to have this school in our community.