FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – The Fulton County Faculty Board is anticipated to make its last resolution on whether or not to shut two elementary faculties. The district has been contemplating shutting down Spalding Drive Elementary Faculty and Parklane Elementary Faculty, citing low enrollment and getting old infrastructure as key causes.
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Neighborhood Combating to Maintain Spalding Drive Open
What they’re saying:
College students, dad and mom, and group members are making emotional pleas to maintain Spalding Drive Elementary Faculty open.
“Our faculty should not get shut down simply because there aren’t that many individuals or as a result of it’s totally outdated. Our faculty teaches us a lot. I really like my faculty, and I’ve religion our faculty will keep open,” mentioned Spalding Drive Elementary pupil Abby Lee.
The Fulton County Faculty Board has been contemplating closing each Spalding Drive and Parklane Elementary Colleges as a part of a broader redistricting plan, citing low enrollment and an getting old facility.
“I’ve eight individuals who stroll with me to high school with all my associates. At Spalding Drive, we be taught a lot, and I’ve so many associates there. Each trainer is aware of my title. Please do not shut the varsity,” pleaded pupil Noah Rosenbaum.
Board Divided on Plan
What we all know:
The college board stays break up on the problem, with the newest 4-3 vote in January permitting the closure course of to proceed.
On the final assembly, Board Members Katie Gregory and Dr. Michelle Morancie voiced opposition, calling for a pause within the course of and criticizing the district’s present coverage.
Two extra public hearings have been scheduled, giving group members one other alternative to precise their issues.
“The academics educate you actually enjoyable issues. My brother Austin is in pre-Okay and is basically hoping to go to Spalding subsequent yr. You continue to have time to vary your minds about Spalding,” one pupil informed the board.
What’s subsequent:
Public hearings are scheduled for tonight to debate the way forward for the colleges.
