Bridgewater Votes to Consolidate with Emery

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By Associated Press

Story Created: Apr 15, 2009 at 6:33 AM CST

Story Updated: Apr 15, 2009 at 6:33 AM CST

Tuesday was election day in various South Dakota cities and school districts.

Voters in the Bridgewater School District approved consolidating with neighboring Emery. The vote was 269-217. The districts already share administration, programs and staff members.

In the Winner district, 70 percent of those who went to the polls voted against a proposed property tax opt-out. Had the measure passed, educational programs would have received another $500,000 over the next three years.

Officials say the district now will consider cutting come programs and extracurricular activities.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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