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Cuyahoga Falls board begins public process on possible elementary closure, seeks community input
Summary
Board members agreed to hold meetings at each elementary school and to survey the community as they gather data on building age, acreage, renovation costs, transportation and enrollment ahead of any closure decision.
The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education opened an initial public discussion on Feb. 26 about whether to close one of its elementary schools, and members described a plan to take the questions to the community rather than decide behind closed doors.
Board member Mister Gomez proposed that the district host meetings at each elementary school so residents can see data specific to their building and to avoid a process that begins with a predetermined conclusion. "I am not interested in a process that starts with a conclusion in mind," he said, urging meetings in the actual buildings so families can "have their voices heard."
The nut graf: Board members and the superintendent agreed to a data-driven, transparent process that will include school-by-school…
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