Fate Of West Belmar School to be Discussed Tonight
Feasibility study to be presented at Board of Education meeting
The possible fate of West Belmar School is scheduled to be discussed at the Board of Education's regular meeting tonight. Middletown-based T&M Associates will present the results of its study looking at the closure of West Belmar School to the board, which is scheduled to meet at 8 p.m. at the Intermediate School, 2801 Allaire Road. The presentation closes a month-long study of whether the district could feasibly shutter West Belmar School — the district's oldest and least populated elementary school — and disburse pupils to each of the three remaining elementary schools. District officials have said that the closure could save the district $1 million annually, providing a hedge against failed budgets or a loss in state aid. The prospect…
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