Southside superintendent: 'Back to better'

On Tuesday, Paul Wieneke began his second school year as the superintendent of the Southside School District.

"We are not aspiring to return 'back to normal,' " he said. "We are returning to 'back to better,' better instruction, better connections with staff and students and stronger partnerships with our families."

"Our staff is very enthusiastic about coming back," he added, "Our parents and students are very enthusiastic about coming back."

The district anticipated about 200 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. The district experienced no staff turnover, and added a counselor,...