Andrew McCormack, a parent of two children at Barwick's Sturgeon Creek School, says they conducted a second survey after the board questioned the validity of an earlier one.
McCormack says most parents indicate they would move their children to the Catholic system if the school was closed, accounting for a financial loss to the Board of up to $850-thousand.
McCormack, who's also a children's mental health therapist says maintaining small schools helps a child build strong attachment relationships.
Trustees are to gather next Wednesday to discuss the possible merger of Sturgeon Creek with Emo's Donald Young School and Crossroads School in Devlin before they make their final decision.
