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WEM board approves resolution to close Morristown Junior High amid public opposition
Summary
The WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN School Board voted to approve a resolution to close the Morristown Junior High building; one board member opposed the measure and residents presented a 420-signature petition opposing the closure.
The WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN Board of Education voted on Oct. 27 to approve a resolution proposing the closure of the Morristown Junior High Building at 23 Anne St. E., Morristown. The motion, made by Gary Michael and seconded by Jon Bakken, passed in a roll-call vote with seven members recorded in favor and Board Member Jeff Stangler voting against the resolution.
During the open forum three residents spoke about the proposed closure. Melanie Hopman presented a petition with 420 signatures expressing concerns about the closure and potential sale of the building. The public comments were recorded immediately prior to the board's vote on the resolution; the board did not take an additional vote to postpone the resolution. The minutes do not specify conditions for sale, timeline for closure, or relocation plans.
Board minutes show the measure was introduced as a formal resolution and approved by roll call. The board's action is recorded as a resolution, and the minutes do not list follow-up assignments, a firm effective date for closure, or required next steps beyond the approval of the resolution.
