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During Tuesday's public hearing, a separate request to fund its capital improvement account with $2 million from the local share was approved.
Oxford Hills School District has repeatedly declined to comment on the situation, while Norway officials say they are ready to return SRO Pullen to Rowe at a moment's notice.
The report found that the school is not ADA-compliant and not accessible. They also cited severe plumbing issues, HVAC failures and several other concerns.
An architectural firm told Oxford Hill School District directors Monday night the two-story 18th century building is not safe for students or staff.
School board directors voted to close Agnes Gray immediately and authorized the superintendent to organize and institute a remote learning plan to cover the school days between Wednesday and the start of February break.