State Rep. Vernon Smith, a long-time Gary educator, said Tuesday sending middle school students to the West Side Leadership Academy high school was a risky plan.
Last week, district manager Mike Raisor recommended closing both Bailly and Gary middle schools and sending 7th-and-8th graders to West Side and 6th-graders to elementary schools. The draft recommendation was part of a plan for the district to remain financially stable once it loses federal COVID-19 relief funding and a state common loan deferral measure expires. Raisor said closing both middle schools could save about $4 million.
He encouraged parents, students, teachers and community members to offer their input. He suggested public hearings at both middle schools. Meanwhile, the district announced Tuesday it’s holding a community forum on the draft recommendations at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Gary Area Career Center. “Our goal is always to do what’s best for children and act responsibly on their behalf.
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