Small Town Mayors Seek 'Smart Moratorium'

Small town mayors across the province are calling for a "smart moratorium" on the closing of rural schools.

The Community Schools Alliance, made up of several municipal representatives from across the province, is pushing to get the province to change how rural and small urban schools are assessed for closing.

Chair Doug Reycroft says there needs to be a better system on how schools are now closed.

"A better system would better respect and value the input of students, parents, the community and the municipality in the accommodation review process," says Reycroft.

Next week, the alliance plans to ask for support via e-mail to all councils and councillors in rural and small-urban communities.

It's also hoping to meet with Education Minister Kathleen Wynne next month.