Who Decides School Closures | Montpelier News

Voters across the Washington Central School District are deciding whether every resident should have a say in school closures — not just those living near the affected school. With over 500 petition signatures, supporters argue that declining enrollment and shrinking resources demand broader input, while critics warn smaller towns could be drowned out by larger ones. Two schools recently narrowly survived closure votes despite board recommendations, fueling debate. The school board itself is split, voting 7-4 to let the district-wide vote proceed. Polls close at 7 PM tonight — a pivotal moment for who gets to decide the future of local education. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0787c246413709a6