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School board approves most Forest-zone adjustments, rejects New London redistricting and refers overflow plan back to staff
Summary
After public comment urging alternatives, the Bedford County School Board approved Forest-zone boundary adjustments but denied the New London redistricting portion; the board directed staff to study and return with an "overflow" model and implementation details, including grandfathering options and transportation implications.
The Bedford County School Board on Nov. 13 approved most adjustments to the Forest attendance zone but refused the redistricting plan affecting the New London area and sent that piece back to staff to develop an overflow model.
"Mister Chair, I move that we approve the forest zone adjustments, excluding the portions that move students to Boonsboro Elementary and Otter River, and deny the New London area redistricting portion and refer it back to staff for further study utilizing the overflow model," said the motion offered on the floor and seconded by another board member. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
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