Monday, March 30, 2009

U City Bond Issue Stirs Debate

From STLToday:

UNIVERSITY CITY
— A proposal to demolish Pershing and Barbara C. Jordan elementary schools and replace them with new schools has sharply divided the community and is under attack by historic preservation groups.

The plans are part of a $53.6 million bond issue proposal on the ballot April 7.

The money also would be used to renovate four other schools: Jackson Park and Flynn Park elementary schools, Brittany Woods Middle School and University City High School. School officials say some of the buildings are becoming decrepit and students need more up-to-date facilities.

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