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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What were the motives/interests of the cluster coordinators?  It seems like their opposition may have hurt the case of the local communities. [/quote]

It does seem that way, doesn't it?  Money spent at OV and NHE can't be spent elsewhere, and a change to the status quo will require money.  In my opinion, it's all very political and has a lot more to do with vying for limited resources than what's actually best for the children and communities.  By pointing to the cluster coordinators' views, the Superintendent's recommendation creates the false impression that there isn't a consensus.  But there is a consensus.  Just look at the PTA vote.  Only 7 members voted to maintain the pairing.  7.  More than 70 members voted to unpair the schools.  There is probably never unanimity when it comes to tricky issues, but here there is at least a basic consensus.

Hopefully the BOE will take a critical look at Dr. Starr's recommendation and vote in favor of unpairing the schools.[/quote]

I really hope so. Is there precedent for the BOE voting against the superintendent's recommendations?[/quote]

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