BOARDMAN TWP., Ohio - People living in the Boardman Local School District will have a chance tonight to weigh in on plans to close a school building and moving some students to other schools.

A parent information meeting was held at 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria to discuss a plan that includes the closing of Market Street Elementary School.

Parents who attended that meeting voiced their concerns with the proposal. 

"We do have some nostalgia since we have two older children who have gone through Market Street," said Julie Larson, a parent of Market Street Elementary student.  

If adopted, beginning next school year the district's three remaining elementary buildings would become schools for kindergarten through third grade.

All 4th graders would move to Center Intermediate School which would become a 4-6 grade building. 

In addition to saving money, superintendent Tim Saxton said the changes would allow the district to provide greater educational services in a more efficient manner.

A video may be viewed on the district’s website further explaining the recommended plan. https://www.boardman.k12.oh.us/

Formal action is expected at the January 28 board of education meeting.