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Valley Central board votes 5–2 to gather more information on intermediate-school option for Walden
Summary
The Valley Central Board of Education voted 5–2 to direct district staff to gather additional information comparing an intermediate-school reorganization (K–3 at elementary schools with a 4–6 intermediate) against rebuilding or renovating Walden Elementary; board members asked for cost, enrollment projections and state-aid implications.
The Valley Central Board of Education on April 7 voted 5–2 to direct district staff to gather more detailed information comparing an intermediate‑school reorganization to the previously discussed options for Walden Elementary, including renovation or construction of a single new school. The board said it wants cost estimates, enrollment projections and an assessment of State Education Department (SED) funding/aid implications before making a final decision.
Board members discussed an intermediate model during a roundtable at the meeting. One board member described an intermediate configuration as K–3 in neighborhood elementary schools and grades 4–6 in an intermediate building; that board…
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