Schools boss: keep the 3 elementaries
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Probably putting an end to fears that Albemarle County would close three of its elementary schools in favor of building one giant elementary, Superintendent Pamela Moran issued a press release Thursday night saying that the cost to fix and expand Red Hill Elementary, located in North Garden; B.F. Yancey Elementary, located in Esmont; and Scottsville Elementary School is actually less than the cost of building the proposed new super-school— and that the annual operating cost savings won’t outweigh the hassles. Her board has the final say September 29.
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Hear Hear to the little schools. We need more of them not less. They are an important part of the fabric of our school system.
I fully endorse the opinion of Pamela Moran.