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Parents have been left in limbo over their children’s education as the future of a school closed following an oil leak more than two years ago still remains unknown.
All of the 23 pupils and nursery children at the time were moved to Rhynie’s school instead, about four miles away, due to the extensive soil contamination.
Since then, the future of the rural school has been a heavy topic of discussion with the options for it to be reinstated or permanently closed being debated by councillors.
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All options are to be considered for the future of an Aberdeenshire school shut for more than two years amid work to deal with an oil leak.
Pupils from Gartly School were moved to another school after the incident in December 2018.
Some children were said to have been left feeling ill after the leak and resulting strong smell.
Aberdeenshire Council s education and children s services committee agreed on a full options appraisal.
Reinstating the building would cost another £850,000, on top of £450,000 already spent, or it could close.
It is hoped a report could be available by June.