Over the past two decades since Philip Morris closed its cigarette plant and donated the property to the city, the lot has been considered for a number of projects.
Parents, students and community leaders say Jefferson County Public Schools and its board are leaving them out of major decisions. One expert believes the board may be breaking open meetings laws.
Before last year s busing disaster, the big news surrounding Jefferson County Public Schools was Superintendent Marty Pollio s $75,000 raise, to an annual salary of $350,244.