The Vermont Supreme Court will hold a hearing on "Athens School District vs. Vermont State Board of Education" on Wednesday, January 15th at 1:30 PM at Middlebury College in the McCullough Student Center. This case relates to forced school district mergers under Act 46 (as compared to ACSD's voluntary unification process), but the case may have broader implications for the public discussion around consolidation and small schools. At a minimum, attending the hearing will help demonstrate to the Court the interest that residents have in issues around Act 46. Please mark your calendars and consider showing up.