Issue - decisions
Consultation on the proposal to close Culverhay School
25/11/2010 - Consultation on the proposal to close Culverhay School
On a motion from Councillor Chris Watt, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Hanney, it was
RESOLVED (unanimously):
(1) To AGREE that its policy is to close Culverhay school, with no further admissions to year 7 in September 2012 and beyond;
(2) To AUTHORISE the publication of the necessary statutory notice of closure, open for public representation for 6 weeks;
(3) To DELEGATE to the Cabinet Member for Children's Services the process of implementation and to determine the relevant statutory notices.
(4) To NOTE the potential funding implications in respect of transport and school uniforms arising out of this decision and ask the Director and Cabinet Member to investigate options for mitigating transitional costs in consultation with the Schools Forum.