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There is a growing and fierce demand for answers from families who have children in the Mount Vernon City School District. Families within the district say they are angry, frustrated and confused.

Mount Vernon High is at 35% capacity, and with money tight, district leaders say it's time to close several school buildings. Mount Vernon operates 16 schools for 6,500 students. To compare ...