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Committee recommends 'do not pass' on bill to transfer Edmore school and $500,000 to city
Summary
The Political Subdivisions Committee voted to recommend 'do not pass' on Senate Bill 2,158, which would allow transfer of the Edmore school facility and a $500,000 balance to the City of Edmore. Committee members voiced concerns about precedent, fairness to distant landowners, and long-term plans for building upkeep.
The Political Subdivisions Committee voted to recommend a do-not-pass on Senate Bill 2,158, the bill that would allow a school district to transfer the Edmore school building and $500,000 in unobligated funds to the City of Edmore.
Committee members said the measure raises questions about precedent, the appropriate recipient of leftover school district funds and whether the local community has a sustainable plan to maintain the building. Representative Clameen moved the do-not-pass motion and Representative Fegley seconded; the motion carried on a roll call, 7 yeas, 2 nays, 4 absent, not voting.
The bill would have given a school board an option to turn over an unused school building and an…
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