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Resident tells Montoursville board it is moving too quickly on Valley School; says community outreach lacking

Montoursville Area School Board of Directors · December 3, 2024
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Summary

Ron Snell, a resident and taxpayer, told the school board he believes the district is "putting the cart in front of the horse," alleging a lack of community outreach and saying consultant hires suggest a decision to close the Valley School is already made. The board scheduled town halls and a public hearing on elementary schools.

Ron Snell, a Montoursville resident, told the school board that he and others have seen insufficient community outreach about possible consolidation affecting the Valley School and that district actions make it appear a decision has been made.

"You appear to be moving forward with closing the Valley like the vote has already been made," Snell said during public comment, citing prior community meetings where, he said, the consensus was to keep the Valley School…

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