After the meeting ended, the board’s president summed up for The Enterprise what she sees as the board’s view: “As a group, we believe what was presented to us was not balanced or equitable for our students,” she said. “We would like something absent student-facing recommendations and considering other ways.” Asked what those cuts might be, she said, “Administration.”
A public unveiling of the bronze statue is slated for September but, in the meantime, a maquette, or model, of the statue will be placed in various spots around the village as Historic Altamont, which commissioned the statue, is hosting a naming contest for the woman.
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