Residents, longtime educators urge Gates County to keep Buckland Elementary open
Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
Two longtime educators and residents urged the Gates County commissioners to halt plans to repurpose or close Buckland Elementary, called for a transparent consolidation plan, and warned of cultural losses and community harm if closures proceed without broader public input.
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Longtime educators and community members urged Gates County commissioners on Monday to reconsider plans to repurpose or close Buckland Elementary and to postpone any change until a detailed, public consolidation plan is presented.
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