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Parents of students at Lomond View Elementary are organizing protests to prevent the potential closure of their school by the Weber School District. The district cites declining enrollment as a key reason for the proposed shutdown. With a rich history since 1959, the school is valued for its educational standards and community ties. Parents have proposed alternative solutions like redrawing school boundaries to maintain operations. Meanwhile, the district plans public meetings to gather community input before making a final decision. The emotional stakes are high as families fight to keep their school open.
Pleasant View, Utah – Parents are rallying to save Lomond View Elementary as discussions regarding its potential closure by the Weber School District intensify. The district is considering shutting down the school due to a decline in enrollment in the surrounding area, sparking a protest from concerned parents.
A group of approximately 20 parents gathered outside Lomond View Elementary while Superintendent Gina Butters arrived for an unrelated reading promotion event. Organizers such as Chad Hill and Danielle Hawley led the protest to showcase their strong opposition to the proposed closure, highlighting their commitment to the school and its staff.
The Weber School District has authorized a comprehensive study to evaluate the possibility of closing Lomond View, as well as conducting a boundary study for Orchard Springs and North Ogden elementary schools. If Lomond View were to close, its students would be shifted to these neighboring schools, which currently have the capacity to accommodate additional students.
Lomond View Elementary, established in 1959, stands as one of the oldest institutions within the Weber School District, which encompasses Weber County excluding Ogden. Despite its long history, the school faces challenges amid stagnant enrollment growth in Pleasant View and North Ogden. In contrast, western Weber County is experiencing population growth.
Orchard Springs, a newer school built in 2019, operates at just 53% capacity. This raises concerns for parents who value Lomond View’s educational environment and community ties. Parents emphasized their reasons for residing in the Pleasant View area, many of which were tied to the school’s reputation for high educational standards.
Additionally, Lomond View requires significant upgrades to remain operational, with estimated improvement costs reaching around $3 million. Despite these challenges, the school has performed exceptionally well on state testing. Lomond View’s English proficiency scores stand at 59%, notably higher than the Weber District average of 39% and the state average of 46%.
The proposed closure of Lomond View Elementary could result in the district saving approximately $1.3 million annually. However, community feelings run high as many parents report that their children are distressed at the prospect of losing their school. This attachment to the educational environment adds emotional weight to the discussions surrounding potential closure.
In response to the situation, Chad Hill proposed an alternative solution to the closure that involves redrawing school boundaries to balance enrollment and maintain Lomond View’s operations. His suggestion reflects a desire among parents to keep their community school open without disrupting the educational experience for current students.
The Weber School District plans to hold five public meetings on this critical issue between October 1 and December 3, aiming to gather feedback and input from the community before a decision is finalized. The final decision regarding the closure of Lomond View Elementary is expected by December 3, and should the closure proceed, it will likely lead to subsequent boundary changes in local schools.
As the community moves toward these meetings, parents and supporters of Lomond View Elementary remain hopeful for a resolution that allows their children to continue their education at the institution they hold dear, while also balancing the district’s fiscal and logistical concerns.
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