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Batavia parents voice opposition to multigrade classes

Grace McWayne Elementary School parent Mindy Spinney (back, far left) is joined by other parents and students who will be affected by Batavia School District 101's multigrade plan who oppose creating a class that will combine second- and third-grade students at the school. (Sandy Bressner)

Grace McWayne Elementary School parent Mindy Spinney (back, far left) is joined by other parents and students who will be affected by Batavia School District 101's multigrade plan who oppose creating a class that will combine second- and third-grade students at the school. (Sandy Bressner)

Batavia School District 101's multigrade plan includes combining third- and fourth-graders in a class at Hoover-Wood Elementary School. (Sandy Bressner)

D-101 Superintendent Lisa Hichens (Photo provided)