Morning Bell: Seclusion Rooms, Voucher Hearing, Consolidation, Textbooks

Mom says son, 9, was locked in Pike school ‘closet;’ officials say protocol followed – “In response to the incident, [Principal Twyla] Pitman released a statement to parents, telling them ‘that all appropriate educational procedures were followed. The use of a safe room is used by trained professionals for the protection of all students.'” Indianapolis Star

Court should vouch for school vouchers law – “That law requires students to first attend public school for a year before being allowed to use a school voucher. That gives parents a chance to see whether the public school system works for their child.” The Times of Northwest Indiana

Voice of the people – “In practice, however, vouchers are draining dollars from schools all over the state. Because the legislation did not go before the House Ways and Means Committee, a full airing of its fiscal effect on public schools never happened.” Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

School consolidation poses questions for Covered Bridge – “The reorganization of Rockville and Turkey Run school districts has prompted officials at Covered Bridge Special Education District to seek a legal opinion. Rockville is one of four districts served by Covered Bridge, but Turkey Run is served by the West Central Indiana Special Education Cooperative out of Crawfordsvile.” Terre Haute Tribune-Star

Many college kids don’t buy text books – “As many as one in three college students frequently opt not to buy text books and other required academic materials due to cost, according to a new national survey.” The Muncie Star Press