The Campbell County school board has rejected calls by the county board of supervisors to revise its budget in order to keep Gladys Elementary School open.

How best to balance the school budget has been a divisive issue this year, with community members wanting to keep Gladys Elementary open calling instead for cuts to staff and equipment.

Homeowners in Gladys area could see their property values affected by the loss of the school, depending on the proximity and quality of the school to which the district assigns them.

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