Western Isles Council voted to close Lionel secondary school following a tense debate tonight.
Comhairle convenor Norman Macdonald used his casting vote to seal the fate of the rural S2 school after a tied vote in the council chamber.
Councillors -
Parents expressed anger that the convenor had two votes in the decision.
Lionel will now shut for good in June. Affected Ness pupils will transfer to the Nicolson Institute in Stornoway from August.
Comhairle makes decision on Lionel secondary
11 February 2015