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As previously mentioned. I fought EXTREMELY hard to stop the consolidation but we lost. Now, put yourself in my position. We need to make sure that this district educates our kids to the highest level possible to compete in a world economy. There is no question that there was a massive FAIL on the Cherry school planning and that is talked about in every conversation about the expansion. John Powers predicted 350 students (2008) and they are cramming 470+ with more demand. Here is the dilemma, We have 2 options in Cherry. Either close enrollment or expand. Know that each students brings in approx 12,000 per student a year TO THE ENTIRE DISTRICT which of course totals 900.000+ A YEAR
The Cherry school ,like it or not, Is located in the largest open enrollment pool in our district that can draw from the Hibbing/Virginia area. The Flex Wednesday, I pad initiatives, Early Childhood, Cognitive Guided Instruction, and other programs are attracting a large wave of families deciding on the Cherry school. I know I would never vote to close enrollment and any board member would be foolish to do so. Voting against things to protest the consolidation is ridiculous and wasting time and energy. We are trying to move forward now and provide the best education to our kids we possibly can. It may cost 5.00 per 100,000 on our property taxes because they screwed up the "plan" but the massive influx of students into our district helps fund all of the schools. If you have a business and too many people are standing outside waiting to get in you don't lock the door. If you do.. Get out of the business.
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