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Midtown parents press board for new Midtown school as EJ Martinez and Chaparral needs grow; board cites rising rebuild costs
Summary
Multiple parents and residents urged the board to prioritize a new Midtown school to serve EJ Martinez, Chaparral and Nava elementary populations; the board said earlier cost estimates rose from roughly $14–16 million to $35 million, affecting 2025 bond prioritization.
Parents and community members asked the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education on Sept. 25 to prioritize a new Midtown school to serve EJ Martinez, Chaparral and Nava neighborhoods, saying existing Midtown buildings have aging facilities and are unsafe in places.
“Last week...I was made aware…that the board will not reconsider their vote for a new building for EJ Martinez,” wrote Kimberly Will in emailed public comment read at the meeting. She asked the board to plan a consolidated Midtown school if rebuilding EJ alone is not feasible.
Public speakers in person echoed that call. Joyce Gitomer, a retired…
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