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Board approves resolution to start closure process for Marshall Academy and Roland Academy; public hearing set March 31

Harrisburg City School District Board of School Directors - Committee of the Whole · February 10, 2026

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Summary

The board approved a resolution to close Marshall Academy (students to be absorbed by Marshall Math & Science Academy) and to finish the phase‑out of Roland Academy; approval enables required advertising and a public hearing March 31 at 6 p.m.

Administration presented a resolution to close Marshall Academy and to complete the multi‑year phase‑out of Roland Academy. Legal staff explained the process required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education: approving a resolution, advertising a public hearing at least 15 days before the hearing date, and notifying planning bodies and commissioners.

Board members discussed where students would be placed: Marshall Academy students will be absorbed into Marshall Math and Science Academy at the same building location and Roland Academy’s remaining eighth‑grade students will move to the district high school; River Rock program operations in the Roland facility will continue under existing contracts.

The motion to approve the resolution passed by roll call (5 yes, 1 no). The approval enables advertising for a public hearing scheduled for March 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the boardroom; the hearing is required before final closure.