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Students, parents and staff press Corvallis School Board to rethink consolidation plan
Summary
Dozens of students, staff and community members urged the Corvallis School Board to pause or redesign a consolidation proposal they say is rushed, inequitable and will not solve a projected $4 million budget shortfall; speakers recommended redistricting and fuller community engagement instead.
Dozens of community members, including students and school staff, used the board’s public‑comment period to oppose a district consolidation proposal they said would concentrate harm on particular neighborhoods and fail to solve the district’s full budget shortfall.
At the Sept. 25 Corvallis School Board meeting, speakers repeatedly cited a projected $4,000,000 shortfall and said the proposed consolidation would account for roughly $1.87–$2,000,000 in savings while leaving a remaining gap. Student speakers and staff warned the plan would cut programs, reduce library and arts time, and lead to staff reductions; one speaker cited an…
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