Space scarce for art, music in Urbana schools

URBANA – If only buildings were as flexible as rubber bands.

But in the absence of expandable walls, getting more classroom space in schools is easier said than done, as the Urbana school district facilities committee – a group of volunteers charged to come up with a long-term plan for the district's spaces – is finding out. On Thursday night, the group heard from several community members at a meeting in one of the buildings up for discussion – King Elementary School.

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