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February 14, 2013
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Melrose and Fir Grove added to list of Roseburg schools considered for closure

The Roseburg School Board has identified four elementary schools as the most likely to be considered for closure next school year. Board members discussed the pros and cons during a work session Wednesday of closing either Green, Rose, Melrose or Fir Grove. Although an advisory committee recommended closing Rose or Green to make up for declining enrollment and a budget shortfall, the board decided to also consider Melrose and Fir Grove. The board agreed last month to shut down a school next school year, which could save up to $426,800 a year, according to district officials. District administrators came prepared …

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