It's possible this is accurate. But there's no good reason to account for it. The school and staff are the same. |
Rural districts with old buildings and long bus rides can save on utilities and gas. Some districts have done this with no adverse affect on test scores; and as long as you meet the required hours and minutes of instruction, it's not a problem with the state superintendent of schools. |
The thinking there is that you shouldn't get paid for educating students who aren't in the classroom. |