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Route 40 and Swan Meadow School Closure Information
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The information provided below contains details about the School Closure Advisory Committees for Route 40 Elementary and Swan Meadow School. These committees will work independently from each other and will work for their respective schools. They are also operating separately from the northern area Grade-Band Alignment and Facility Use Committee. Any recommendation or decision that is made for either school is independent of each other and also independent of the grade-band alignment & facility use discussion. Please click on the school of your choice below to learn more about the process for each location.
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Route 40 Elementary
Advisory Group Committee Orientation (School Closure) *Please note that the dates contained within this slideshow have been updated since it was presented to the committee.
COMAR 13A.02.09.01 Adoption of Procedures to Govern School Closings
GCPS Policy FCB - Closing of Schools
Route Forty School Advisory Committee Members
Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations:
- School Closure Advisory Committee Orientation Meeting - Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 4:00 p.m., Garrett College GIEC Building Room 111
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 4:30 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 5:00 p.m., Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Grantsville Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 19, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 26, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation and Public Hearing - Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Route 40 Elementary School
Route 40 Elementary School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation and Public Hearing March 8, 2023
Meeting reminder sent to parents and staff February 23, 2023
Meeting reminder sent to parents and staff March 7, 2023
Video recording of the Route 40 School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation March 8, 2023
Slideshow of the Route 40 School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation March 8, 2023
Route 40 Elementary School Advisory Committee Report March 8, 2023
Superintendent's Recommendation April 11, 2023
Superintendent's Final Recommendation April 11, 2023
Board Vote April 11, 2023
The Board voted 3-1 to deny the Superintendent's recommendation to close Route 40 Elementary. Therefore, Route 40 will continue operating for the 2023-24 school year.
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Swan Meadow School
Advisory Group Committee Orientation (School Closure) *Please note that the dates contained within this slideshow have been updated since it was presented to the committee.
COMAR 13A.02.09.01 Adoption of Procedures to Govern School Closings
GCPS Policy FCB - Closing of Schools
Swan Meadow School Advisory Committee Members (updated 1/13/23)
Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations:
- School Closure Advisory Committee Orientation Meeting - Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 4:00 p.m., Garrett College GIEC Building Room 111
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School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Friday, January 6, 2023, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Yough Glades Elementary School
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School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Southern Middle School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 26, 2023, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Swan Meadow School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Monday, January 30, 2023, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Swan Meadow School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Monday, February 6, 2023, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Swan Meadow School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 16, 2023, 5:00 p.m., Swan Meadow School
- School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation and Public Hearing - Thursday, March 9, 2023, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Pleasant Valley Community Center
Swan Meadow School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation and Public Hearing March 9, 2023
Meeting reminder sent to parents and staff on February 23, 2023
Meeting reminder sent to parents and staff on March 7, 2023
Video recording of the Swan Meadow School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation March 9, 2023
Slideshow of the Swan Meadow School Closure Advisory Committee Presentation March 9, 2023
Report from the Swan Meadow School Closure Advisory Committee (will be uploaded upon completion)
Superintendent's Recommendation April 11, 2023
Superintendent's Final Recommendation April 11, 2023
Board Vote April 11, 2023
The Board voted 3-1 to deny the Superintendent's recommendation to close Swan Meadow. Therefore, Swan Meadow will continue operating for the 2023-24 school year.
