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Community urges Board to preserve J.W. Ligon on historic hilltop; board member schedules Nov. 24 meeting
Summary
Community speakers and alumni told the board they want J.W. Ligon to remain on its historic site. Board member Sheba (Miss Rice) said she organized a community meeting Nov. 24 to gather local input before district-led meetings.
Speakers at the Nov. 4 Wake County Board of Education meeting urged the board to preserve J.W. Ligon on its historic hilltop and to keep community input central to any renovation or reassignment decisions. Danny Coleman, speaking for community supporters, called for the school to remain visible and accessible on the hill and said local stakeholders want to be constructive partners as district planning moves forward.
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