The GRPS school board voted Monday to sell two former elementary school buildings to organizations that differed from what was initially recommended, leaving some West Side neighbors stunned by the last-minute change.
West Grand Neighborhood Organization had expected to purchase Stocking Elementary, a building its director described as a top choice for expanding community services.
“Stocking Elementary was our grade A choice spot, just like, you know, anybody, like you know, check the boxes,” West Grand Neighborhood Organization Director Annette Vandenberg said…