Consolidation shows improved efficiencies

Riley Frei

The unofficial consolidation of the Bullhead City Elementary and Colorado River High School districts was explained by Riley Frei, superintendent, and was accomplished over a three-year period. Year one the districts developed shared agreements in the areas of administration, transportation, special education and maintenance and custodial services, but maintained two Governing Boards, which will remain the case. In year two they closed one district office and had one administrative staff and two each of business staff and two websites. Now in year three, all staff is consolidated, and all employee reductions were accomplished through attrition. The districts saw considerable fiscal reductions, but more importantly, there is improved efficiency.