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Opinion asked on school districtBy Robin Garr ill Managing Editor ’Jefferaortlown real dents who are Interested In the possibility of a local independent school district will have to back their willingness with Intent to support such a district through taxes The school district Idea, introduced last Wednesday by Mayor Herbert S. Meyer Jr as a possible refuge frombusing for racial balance, rs under study by a council committee headed by Councilman Clifford ('’Bud”) Goss At Monday's meeting of Jefferson-lown City Council. Goss said he plans a study *’to learn the depth of support, to see If the citizens would supportM an independent school district.That study, Goss said, will take (he form of a petition available at Jaffer-sontown City Halil from Sept 5 - 12. Including Saturday and Sunday while the Gaslight Festival is underway in Jeffersontown*tf fhe petition gains,enough interest, Goss said, he and City Atty. Charles E Rickette Jr will take It to Frankfort with them when they meet with state department ol education officials at a time to be set After the meeting Goss said there probably will be two petitions — one for those who favor an independentschool district, and a second for those who oppose it He's heard little sentiment in oppo-sition. Goss added There is consider* able question about the legality of establishing a new Independent school district and thereby pulling away” from a county district, though.Goss and Ricketts are studying and seeking advice about that The petitions, Goss explained, will be available to the public at City Hall, 10416 Watterson Trail, during regular business hours Sept. 5-12 Arrangements wlW be made to have the petitions available Saturday and Sunday as well, the councilman added Goss also said he planned to take steps to restrict the petitions to actual residents of Jeffersontown. by including addresses as well as signatures on the petition and striking those from outside the city limits
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Louisville Jefferson Reporter
Louisville, Kentucky, US
Thu, Sep 04, 1975
Page 20
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