Parents in the Alpine School District have caught the attention of lawmakers due to the School Board's handling of the potential closure of five elementary schools. JimSpiewak
The issue has drawn the attention of lawmakers, who held a hearing about the district's handling of the closure process. The oversight board subsequently voted to subpoena the school board and superintendent for further questioning.
The legislative Administrative Rules review and General Oversight Committee voted to subpoena the school board members and the superintendent to answer more questions about the process taken. Kwan said during the hearing she listened to parents voice a desire for more involvement in the process and greater transparency, as is required by law.
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