Today, the reconfiguration committee decided that Rosendale Elementary should close. Is it because it is the oldest? nope, the newest. Is it because it has the most upcoming costly repairs? not by a long shot, it has the lowest cost. Is it because it would save the most money if closed? nope the least. Why? Because Kerhonksen has to be taken off of the table despite it being in the worst shape with a half a million dollars worth of needed repairs. Marbletown has more kids (because of the way lines are drawn) and 2 extra classrooms.
For the record, I do not want any of our neighborhood schools to close. Closing a neighborhood school is devastating to a community. No one want to move to a town with no school. But if they have to close a school it is amazing and saddening that it is Rosendale. It makes no sense. I say close the Middle School. But who is listening to me?
MES & KES parents out there. If you would join the RES in their fight we could keep all of the community schools opened. RES should not have to stand alone. RES kids should not have to bear the full burden.
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