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Residents urge Sandy Springs council to help Spalding families after school closure; some plan charter option
Summary
Multiple residents and advocacy groups told the City Council they were devastated by Fulton County Schools’ decision to close Spalding Drive Elementary and raised concerns about redistricting, overcrowding and equity. At least one local group said it will pursue a charter school option.
Several residents and community representatives used the public-comment period on March 4 to criticize Fulton County Schools’ decision to close Spalding Drive Elementary, to thank city leaders who supported families, and to outline next steps including pursuit of a charter school.
"You guys unequivocally failed," Alexander Somer told the council, criticizing the district’s decision and saying children in his neighborhood will be shifted to a lower-performing school. Somer added he will run for mayor of Sandy Springs.
Raymond Groat,…
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