Wednesday, March 31, 2010

10 schools remain on DeKalb closure list

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"At the meeting, the task force removed Briar Vista, Laurel Ridge, Medlock and Avondale Elementary Schools from the proposed closure list."


Days before a decision must be made, race continued to divide the group tasked with choosing schools to close in DeKalb County.

The Citizens Planning Task Force -- charged with recommending four schools for closure -- argued and pointed fingers at each other at a heated Tuesday night meeting meant to offer recommendations for the school board.

No decisions were made. Instead, the task force asked school officials if it could come back Thursday with proposed scenarios if certain schools were closed.

Claims of racial inequities in determining the closures was a big roadblock.

ajc story

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