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Breaking News: School board approves closing Unity
by Matthew Strother
News editor

The Board of Education approved budget recommendations today that include closing Unity Elementary School in a move to save an estimated $4 million.

The proposal includes closing Unity Elementary School to save an estimated $1.1 million, various budget reductions totaling $1.9 million, an up to .25 mill property tax rate increase to bring in $500,000 and using $500,000 in reserve funds.

Check back to lagrangenews.com after the meeting for more, and pick up Friday’s edition for the full story.

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