I'm advocating not closing the school. Targeted three times in the last decade for possible closure, Northwestern has an inadequate water supply, troubled septic system, limited air conditioning, no access for the handicapped and a campus that limits expansion. Dr. Rebecca Hayes on Aug. 14 will brief the school board on Northwestern's instructional performance. Thirty parents attended. He could go either way on the school's future, Mr. Downey said.
Money is a secondary item compared to education value.
Once we receive that information, we will know more. Several parents and teachers said they do not mind limited air conditioning and other problems with the school. We have certain standards in schools we have to adhere to. Every school must pass those standards. I feel bad that Northwestern parents and teachers have been strung along all these years on what to do with the school.