And if the municipality and the foundation want to continue with the closure of the school, then it is almost certain, according to Jacques van der Horst of the Dorpsplatform Hekendorp. It is a sad decision, says Van der Horst. “But it is good that there is clarity for the parents, because they need to know where they stand in the new school year. You cannot leave them in uncertainty for months. But it is certainly not good for the future of the village.”