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Thank you Pat. Even though I support the Middle School Model of teaching as well as a regional vocational technical school (Tri-County in Franklin, MA is a great example) it is apparent that many people are frustrated with the process and with good cause, but it doesn't negate the fact the school department needs money in order to adopt the Middle School Model (it won't be free) should they wish to, pay for technology, books, security, fire code requirements, professional development, infrastructural improvements, all day K and more..how do we pay for it? City Council can go on and on about how this is an outrage but the reality is they are not going to give the School Dept. any more money. We have to cut somewhere folks and one building being closed will not cover all the expenses the department faces but it will cover someone's salary and a few Chrome books, computers and some other things.

The long-term solution to our problems must be addressed alongside the short-term solutions. If the WPS had a plan in place to build new schools while phasing out the old ones people would react differently. All people are being told is 'we must close a school' and that is not the only solution or the only choice. We have many sites in the City that can be converted..we also can add on or change two of the high schools to be junior-senior campuses. There are so many choices and it's about time the WPS and the City of Warwick try to draw people into the City who are seeking a good public education for their children and not drive them away with an outdated, outmoded public school system. I do not know how other Cities and Towns manage these changes ...I suppose with Bond money? It is worth looking into..

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