They said the school needs classes for gifted students as well as a counselor to help what they said are significant numbers of elementary children who suffer emotional trauma from divorce, separation or death of parents, or the fallout from inappropriate sexual behavior. Several speakers suggested that a preschool should be located at the church or off-campus to eliminate the overcrowding issue and to ensure young children will not be harassed by older children. After listening to the civil discussion for two hours, Board President Phyllis Schuster adjourned the meeting. The board will consider the issue again on May 14. I'm sure the board will make the right decision.
Anytime people get together to talk about school, that's good.
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