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Wheeler's fate to be determined

By Sasha Goldstein

Publication: theday.com

Published 09/26/2011 12:00 AM
Updated 09/26/2011 06:06 PM

Ok, so it's not the only factor to determine whether Wheeler High School stays open or closes, but the release of the results of a comprehensive, $10,000 feasibility study will undoubtedly play a major role.

At 6 p.m. on Tuesday in the Shaw Media Center, the Capitol Region Education Council will present its findings from the long-awaited study. This topic is certainly a divisive one, so I expect a pretty good turnout on Tuesday.

A draft study was released in June. It showed that closing the school and sending students to Ledyard High School would save about $475,000. Nine schools in a 25-mile radius were asked whether they would accept 9 through 12th-grade Wheeler Students.

After The Day reported on the draft release, I received responses on both sides of the issue. The official results seem like they will help residents, who have the ultimate vote on the issue, make an informed decision.

What are your thoughts?

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