Two More Schools to Close on LI

[Chris_Wendt]

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Last night the West Islip school board sounded the official death knell for two (2) elementary schools.

westislip.patch.com/articles/kirdahy-westbrook-elementary-schools-to-close

Quoting Superintendent Rick Simon:

"Deciding to close a school is a very emotional issue," Simon said. "These are, in my opinion, the most challenging and difficult times that schools have faced. We are working in an era where we are expected to improve the performance of our students, our teachers, our staff, ourselves.

He added, "And yet at the same time, we are facing economic realities that have us spending a great deal of time trying to figure out how to balance a budget and deciding what needs to be reduced or taken away."

A cautionary tale. More to follow....

Chris Wendt