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Candidates split on closing an elementary school; all call for careful planning
Summary
At a Scotia-Glenville Board of Education candidate forum, several candidates addressed long-discussed proposals to close an elementary school, highlighting tradeoffs including transportation costs, family disruption and possible repurposing of buildings.
Candidates for the Scotia-Glenville Central School District board of education told voters that closing an elementary school would be difficult, would require broad community input and would need strategic planning to avoid harming students and families.
At a meet‑the‑candidates forum, candidate Kimberly Talbot said closing a school would save only a small amount financially and could increase transportation costs and staffing disruptions. “There is a small savings there. But is it beneficial to all of our students?…
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