Andrews and Phillips-Osborne Schools Explore Potential Merger
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Representatives from The Andrews School and The Phillips-Osborne School have announced the possibility of a merger of the two independent schools. The prospect of a merger has been investigated several times in the past. This proposal was first considered by The Andrews School Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The Phillips-Osborne School Board of Trustees will review and discuss the proposal at its next meeting on Nov. 29. Both schools today sent letters to parents explaining that a proposal for a merger is being considered. If the merger is approved by both Boards, the new entity would potentially be named The Andrews Phillips-Osborne School and would become Lake County's only coeducational, independent school offering education to students from pre-Kindergarten through grade 12.
David Rath , Head of School of The Andrews School, acknowledged that The Andrews School has struggled financially in recent years and has been exploring options for the school’s future. “Throughout this process, we have held onto our goal of continuing to provide quality education in an independent school setting for our students,” he said. “We all have a great deal invested in The Andrews School, but at the same time have to acknowledge that we face a tenuous financial future. Many believe this is the best option for our students.”
Kevin Smith, Headmaster of The Phillips-Osborne School, said that after facing enrollment and financial challenges in recent years, things have improved significantly. However, he said, “The legacies of both schools include very child-centered programs that seek to help each student reach his or her best. The potential combination of the institutions, with the addition of a coeducational upper school, could offer a truly unique and outstanding program in this region. I am confident that the Boards will make the best decision on behalf of the students.”
Both schools will host meetings with constituents from their schools to discuss this proposal in greater detail. The Boards are expected to make a decision before the end of the year. Details about a potential merger would be worked out after the vote.
“Change is not easy, and we recognize that,” Rath said. “At the same time, we must do what is best for our students, to ensure that they and future generations will continue to have the opportunity to attend a thriving independent school right here in Lake County.”
The Andrews School is a college preparatory day and boarding school for girls, grades 7-12, located in Willoughby. Andrews boasts an exceptional fine and performing arts program, state-of-the-art athletic facilities and a world class Equestrian Center.
The Phillips-Osborne School is a coeducational independent day school serving about 210 students from pre-school through grade eight. Located in Painesville, the school provides an innovative, integrated program of study that includes fine and performing arts, public speaking and a new global studies program.
Representatives from The Andrews School and The Phillips-Osborne School have announced the possibility of a merger of the two independent schools. The prospect of a merger has been investigated several times in the past. This proposal was first considered by The Andrews School Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Nov. 14. The Phillips-Osborne School Board of Trustees will review and discuss the proposal at its next meeting on Nov. 29. Both schools today sent letters to parents explaining that a proposal for a merger is being considered. If the merger is approved by both Boards, the new entity would potentially be named The Andrews Phillips-Osborne School and would become Lake County's only coeducational, independent school offering education to students from pre-Kindergarten through grade 12.
David Rath , Head of School of The Andrews School, acknowledged that The Andrews School has struggled financially in recent years and has been exploring options for the school’s future. “Throughout this process, we have held onto our goal of continuing to provide quality education in an independent school setting for our students,” he said. “We all have a great deal invested in The Andrews School, but at the same time have to acknowledge that we face a tenuous financial future. Many believe this is the best option for our students.”
Kevin Smith, Headmaster of The Phillips-Osborne School, said that after facing enrollment and financial challenges in recent years, things have improved significantly. However, he said, “The legacies of both schools include very child-centered programs that seek to help each student reach his or her best. The potential combination of the institutions, with the addition of a coeducational upper school, could offer a truly unique and outstanding program in this region. I am confident that the Boards will make the best decision on behalf of the students.”
Both schools will host meetings with constituents from their schools to discuss this proposal in greater detail. The Boards are expected to make a decision before the end of the year. Details about a potential merger would be worked out after the vote.
“Change is not easy, and we recognize that,” Rath said. “At the same time, we must do what is best for our students, to ensure that they and future generations will continue to have the opportunity to attend a thriving independent school right here in Lake County.”
The Andrews School is a college preparatory day and boarding school for girls, grades 7-12, located in Willoughby. Andrews boasts an exceptional fine and performing arts program, state-of-the-art athletic facilities and a world class Equestrian Center.
The Phillips-Osborne School is a coeducational independent day school serving about 210 students from pre-school through grade eight. Located in Painesville, the school provides an innovative, integrated program of study that includes fine and performing arts, public speaking and a new global studies program.
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