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Carver-Piedmont
Withdrawal
Based on escalating participation costs and dwindling student interest, the board unanimously approved Gangel’s recommendation that the1 county withdraw from the Carver-Piedmont regional vocational program beginning with the 1999-2000 school year. Students currently enrolled will complete their training.
“Over time,” said Gangel, “the cost of the program has continually crept up and the interest of our students has dropped.” Only 18 students signed up for next year. Conflicts in schedules and
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