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Corvallis residents urge pause on school consolidation after state revenue forecast improves
Summary
Residents and parents told the Corvallis School Board on Dec. 11 that updated state revenue numbers give the district time to revisit a consolidation plan they say will overcrowd some schools and worsen inequities; board members agreed to consider revised guidance and follow-ups.
Dozens of community members told the Corvallis School Board on Dec. 11 that a recent decision to close two elementary schools should be reconsidered after state forecasts reduced the projected shortfall.
Parents and residents focused on capacity, transportation and equity. Michael Eller, a parent of four, said a new state quarterly forecast reduced the statewide shortfall from $373 million to $63 million and cut the district's projected gap to below $1 million. "This is an unexpected gift," he told the board, urging a pause so the district can "develop thoughtful plans" with community input. Will Roden Colbert urged the board not to rely on convenience-based metrics to rank closures, warning Betsy…
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