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Hillsborough school board member's text connected to Just Elementary School closure raises concern
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A Hillsborough County School board member texted to other board members how she planned to vote during the contentious meeting to close Just Elementary School in West Tampa earlier this month, 10 Investigates has confirmed through public records requests.
Experts from the First Amendment Foundation believe it could be a violation of the state's Sunshine Law when it comes to providing public access to governmental proceedings — and there are now questions about whether it will nullify the board's vote at the May 9 school board meeting. That’s where board members voted 4-3 to close Just Elementary. It was a controversial vote as the community was fighting to keep it open.
MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/lynn-gray-just-elementary-text-message/67-d790d738-29a0-4865-b3f1-e3d50ba0a8f8
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