October 29th, 2014 by WCBC Radio
As has been the case in local school board elections for decades now- the always controversial issue of school consolidation has been a subject discussed on the campaign trail. During this week’s Allegany County Board of Education candidates forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and WCBC Radio- the six running for a seat on the board were asked about utilization of facilities, and whether they feel there may be a need for future consolidation. With a new school expected to be completed by the fall of 2017- School Board President Laurie Marchini says the board will have options to weigh- and a plan has been developed:
Candidate Bill Davis said he has confidence wiith the plan outlined by Marchini…
Candidate Jim Smith talked about one possible scenario that would see three schools closed…
Incumbent Sara-Beth James says the board will have options to weigh- and a plan has been developed…
Candidate Wayne Foote envisions a different scenario…
Candidate Lorelee Farrell didn’t offer any specifics, saying only that whatever plan is developed has to first and foremost implemented with best interests of the students as the top priority…
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