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Parents and students press board over Glenwarden closure, redistricting logistics and PE policy
Summary
Residents, parents and students raised concerns during public comment about the Glenwarden closure and redistricting (sibling separation and transportation), safety measures for DS classrooms, and a student petition seeking a PE exemption for varsity athletes; administrators promised follow‑up.
Multiple community members used the public comment period at the March 16 Scotia‑Glenville Board meeting to press for clarity and safety protections after the board’s prior vote to close Glenwarden.
Katie Walters, a Glenwarden parent and an 11‑year special‑education teacher, said she had been "cautiously optimistic" after recent ParentSquare communication and praised the district’s decision to engage the consultant Transpar for reassigning kindergarten zones and student…
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