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North-end parents press board for reasons and timing on proposed school closures; board pledges meetings and Q&A
Summary
Multiple community members asked the Marion County School Board to explain the rationale and provide details before decisions on proposed closings (Fessenden, Pheasant). Board members agreed to publish FAQs, host site meetings and continue conversations with affected communities.
Residents from the Marion County north end urged transparency from the school board on proposed school closures and asked for full rationale and supporting factors before any vote.
Gwen Haynes (spelled in the record), who identified herself as interim PTO treasurer, asked the board: “What’s the rationale for closing this school?” and said the community did not believe money or FTE were the reasons and requested transparent explanation of all relative factors.…
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