What Should School Advisory Group Do Now?

What began as a team of five working toward a common goal seems to have been reduced to fragmented roster.

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It was determined at a feasibility study would not be commissioned, though, if a mega K-12 school district was part of the analysis.

The borough's vote falls in line with the same sentiments expressed by Mendham Township, which also decided against funding a study if that option was included.

Washington Township, Mendham Borough and Chester Township all remain steadfast in their choice to study a mega K-12 district; two separate K-12 school districts serving Washington Township and the Chesters and Mendhams, respectively; and one K-12 district for Washington Township, and a single high school for the Mendhams and Chesters, with all K-8 districts remaining in tact.

Without a unanimous decision by the five towns, a feasibility study won't be commissioned.

The next meeting of the West Morris Regional Education Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from the five towns and five school boards, is Thursday, Aug. 16 in Mendham Township.

But what should the group do now? Vote in our poll below, and leave a comment explaining your answer.

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