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Superintendent and Secondary Principal Principal Mary Allen explains Green Lake School could stay open for two years before being dissolved or consolidated if the referendum does not pass. Listening, left, is 4k-6 Principal Gina Baxter.

GL School District emphasizes need for referendum

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 9:02 AM

During the district's second referendum listening session, Superintendent Mary Allen explains the school could stay open for two years before being dissolved or consolidated if the referendum does not pass, emphasizing the need for the referendum dollars.

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