There were 10 responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question, “Do you think closing one of Conway’s elementary schools is a good option for saving money?” Four said closing a school would be a good option for various reasons — from saving money to favoring home schooling; two said it would not be a good option, both noting that student populations fluctuate.
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