It was a very tense atmosphere Monday night in the Altoona School District during a public hearing held to get feedback on the possible closures of Wright and Washington-Jefferson elementary schools.

Every person who took the microphone was deeply against the closings.

Andy Butterbaugh, concerned parent, said, "I'm a taxpayer. I work 40 hours a week. I shovel my snow, cut my grass, and do everything I'm supposed to do. I never ask you guys for anything, but don't make my daughter leave her school."

If the two schools close, those students will have to be placed in other schools in the district. Many parents said they're concerned with transportation if their kids are moved across town.

Others said they're worried about bullying and having their child start over socially. Some are concerned with the academics, and how their child will adapt to new teachers and a new learning environment.

Jenna Keene said, "We just got my son caught up to a fourth-grade level. What's going to happen if we have to move him again?"

Still other parents worried about kids with special needs. They asked, with class sizes increasing, will teachers be able to give enough attention to each child -- especially those who need it the most. The children already at the schools receiving new students will also have to adapt.

Kelly Williams, a parent, said, "My son doesn't go to Wright or W.J., but this affects every child in the district."

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