That has been our credo since the early 1970s. There is no reason to change that. Unfortunately, it won't. Four school board members disagreed with the majority's plan and proposed one of their own. The district's schools are very old and need constant repair, particularly Sussex Central and Indian River high schools.
Basic fairness is at issue here.
The 7,500 students in Indian River have a right to be educated in circumstances that befit life in the 21st century instead of the early 20th century. And safety must be a concern as well. Old buildings are potentially dangerous. The crowding in Indian River schools is among the worst in Delaware. Residents can't possibly want to keep forcing children to attempt to get an education in 26 classrooms in trailers outside the main buildings.