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UNION SCHOOLS WORKS TO BE ABLE TO OPEN IN AUGUST

(Modoc, IN)--Union Schools in Modoc is essentially fighting two legal battles over the summer.  Earlier this year, the school was tagged for closure in 2027 as part of state budgeting.  The new law also essentially prevents Union from doing any business after July 1.  It cannot hire new staff or enter into any contracts for services.  An injunction has been filed with a hearing date now set for this coming Tuesday.  Superintendent Galen Mast hopes it’s settled before that.  "We are doing some work outside the court to try to settle the injunction portion while we continue to work on Amendment 45 and the legality around that," Mast said.  Less than 300 students are enrolled in grades K through 12.