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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Closure Of Morna Heights School Still On Table But Not Done Deal

School District 8 is moving ahead to at least look at building a new elementary school in Grand Bay that would result in the closure of three other schools including Morna Heights.

Rob Fowler, who chairs the District 8 Education Council, tells CHSJ News alot of questions will have to be answered and nothing is etched in stone.

The District Education Council was told a new school would save the school district over 330 thousand dollars and consolidation of the students in one larger school would be better for them.

Concerns include the school that would close being the heart of the local community and whether there will be a continuation of service for special needs students.

Fowler says he wants to hear from as many people in the affected communities as possible with public consultation likely by late September or early October.

District 8 Education Council members were told long term repairs to Morna Heights School will cost an estimated 620 thousand dollars.