March 2024| Vol. 34 Iss. 3
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MURRAY SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS PUBLIC OPINION ON PROPOSED BOND, BOUNDARY CHANGE By Julie Slama | j.slama@mycityjournals.com
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his month and next the community is invited to weigh in to Murray school board members on a proposed school bond, which would impact all schools within Murray School District. In addition, a boundary change impacting students at Parkside and Liberty elementaries also is being considered. A public informational meeting about the Murray Board of Education’s recommendations will be held at 6 p.m., March 7 at the Murray School District office, 5102 S. Commerce Drive. The Board also will take public comment at its March 15 and April 11 meetings, which begin at 5 p.m. at the District office. The proposed bond measure for November 2024 would be earmarked to rebuild Riverview Junior High and add a wing to Murray High School. Along with these structural changes, the Board recommends the District move from its current junior high or seventh- through ninth-grade model to middle schools, or sixth through eighth grades. “This recommendation comes after nearly five years of facility and student population studies, reviews and discussions,” said Jaren Cooper, Murray Board of Education chair. “It’s not an easy decision but reflects a commitment and responsiveness to optimizing learning conditions for our Murray students.” Perry said that only 10% of the country still uses the junior high model. “Students are tracked on their academic performance more closely beginning in ninth grade so it makes a lot of sense to move those students Continued page 23
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Riverview Jr. High may be rebuilt if patrons support the proposal for a bond this spring and if voters approve it in November. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
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