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Look into savings of Marion, C.R. merger
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Mar. 9, 2010 11:53 pm
Maybe it's time for the Marion Independent School District to investigate possible merger opportunities with the Cedar Rapids School District - especially since Cedar Rapids Washington High School enrollment also is decreasing. It would be a great opportunity to offer Marion High School students the additional educational opportunities not available at Marion, while saving tax dollars.
Marion High School students could move to Washington. Middle school students could move to Marion's high school, eliminating the need to continue to waste money updating Vernon in Marion. A win-win for students and taxpayers.
DeKevin Thornton
Marion
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