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My son goes to one of the schools proposed for closure. While it has acheived an 'outstanding' rating, this year, he is in a split grade level classroom, due to lack if funds for teachers... His scores are always among the highest and he's bored. He reads at a 7th grade level, yet is in class with 3rd graders. The school is crumbling, and while I would love to send him to a private school, the money isn't there. This particular school is under enrollment and located in a primarily industrial/light industrial area. I, for one, support the closure, as it will put these kids in newer, safer buildings and result in the consolidation of resources. I understand the Sojourner issue, and don't think that school should be touched.

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