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Lenox trustees hear pleas to delay Felton Elementary closure as legal counsel says no recusal required
Summary
Public commenters urged the Lenox Board of Trustees to delay a proposed Felton Elementary closure, citing student-centered transition needs and special-education concerns; district legal counsel advised a trustee that state conflict-of-interest rules do not require recusal because the recommendation does not include selling the property.
At a Lenox Board of Trustees meeting, dozens of community members urged the board to delay its proposed closure of Felton Elementary, arguing the timeline is rushed and would harm students, families and specialized programs.
Legal counsel reviewed the Political Reform Act and advised trustees that, based on the current recommendation to close and repurpose Felton as a community center rather than sell the site, a board member’s private property holdings in Lenox would not create a material financial conflict requiring recusal. Trustee Vargas said he had consulted counsel and intends to participate in the December 16 discussion…
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