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The Scotia-Glenville school board delayed closing Glen-Worden Elementary due to unresolved logistics, amid budget cuts and community opposition.
The Scotia-Glenville Board of Education postponed a vote on closing Glen-Worden Elementary School on Jan. 29, 2026, citing insufficient time to finalize plans for transportation, redistricting, and relocating special education programs.
Superintendent Susan Swartz outlined that programs would shift to Glendaal and Lincoln elementary schools, with English language learners staying at Sacandaga.
A potential repurposing of Glen-Worden as a Pre-K center was discussed, possibly in a regional collaboration.
Parents and community members expressed opposition, citing lack of transparency, safety concerns, and emotional impact on students.
Without closing a school, the district faces a $2.9 million budget shortfall, requiring staff cuts similar to those in 2025.
The board has not set a new vote date.
La junta escolar de Scotia-Glenville retrasó el cierre de Glen-Worden Elementary debido a la logística sin resolver, en medio de recortes presupuestarios y oposición de la comunidad.