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Officials have decided to shutter a local Elementary School. A recent inspection of Meade Elementary in Johnson County found significant damage to the ceiling joist. According to Superintendent Tom Salyer closing the school was the only option *audio cut 1* on Monday Meade students will begin attending Johnson Central Elementary. When asked if they planned to build a new school in the Meade district, officials said they were unsure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A recent inspection of Meade Elementary in Johnson County found significant structural damage. During their meeting yesterday, the Johnson County board of Education deemed the building unsafe and decided to consolidate it into the Johnson Central District. While students have been excused from classes today, on Monday Meade students will begin attending Johnson Central Elementary. When asked if they planned to build a new school in the Meade district, officials said they were unsure.