Kent County School Consolidation Vote Delayed

The final vote on the proposed closing of a school in Rock Hall, restructuring of elementary school to include fifth grade, and consolidation of the county’s three middle schools has been pushed back until. There will be one more public hearing held Thursday, April 8 at Kent County High School. A final vote is expected April 15th. The decision to close a school must be made no later than April 30. The decision must be in writing and must include the rationale for closing.