Tunica, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Education said they planned to meet with Tunica school parents next week about taking over their district.
Failing tests scores and the superintendent’s resignation had parents wanting to know what’s next for their children out of Tunica Schools.
Some parents said they’re not ready to give up just yet.
Other parents told WREG there was simply too much uncertainty and that made them hesitant to keep their children in Tunica Schools.
Carolyn Anderson, who just moved to Tunica last October, said she had no idea what she was getting her children into when they started going to Tunica Schools.
“Well, I’m always concerned about the school district but I’m not for sure about my children returning back to the school because of the situation and the circumstances that they have going on right now,” she said.
WREG asked School Board member Marilyn Young Thursday night at a School Board meeting if this was the end of the road.
“We don’t know in terms of the takeover, we know that the conservator is going to be in charge, but in terms of community, we will still be there at the table,” she said.
Some blamed the problems on Superintendent Steven Chandler who resigned.
Despite the failing tests scores, parent Tara Bass said she wasn’t going to give up on her district.
“Like they say, always give everybody a chance so we going to give them a chance to see how things go, it might be better,” she said.
Although some parents were hopeful, they still wanted to make sure their children are walking into a better situation when their teenagers return to class this fall.
A community meeting will be held at Tunica Middle School.
Parents and students will meet the conservator, Dr. Margie Pulley.
That meeting is at 5:00 Monday.
