BEDFORD CO., Va. – Parents in Bedford County are fighting back against the planned closure of Stewartsville Elementary School, and they’re taking their case to court.
Joy Powers, a Bedford County parent and congressional candidate, has filed a lawsuit to block the closure, alleging the school board violated state law by failing to publish the required seven-day newspaper notice before a public hearing.
Parents blindsided by rushed decision
Powers says the community was given little time to respond before the board made its decision.
“The public was shocked that the seven days that we had with no notice, just a casual mention at the end of the school board meeting to decide the fate of hundreds of students,” Powers said…