Leaders, teachers and parents representing Bowling Green Elementary’s two-site charter (Chacon and McCoy) presented to the Sacramento City Unified School District board on Oct. 16 as part of a public hearing on the school’s charter renewal.

Principals Malcolm Floyd (McCoy) and Sylvia Torres (Chacon) reviewed Bowling Green’s history (established 1993), programming (Spanish dual-immersion at Chacon; looping model at McCoy), social-emotional supports and performance results. Staff said students at both sites show ‘‘at least a year’s growth’’ in reading and math and highlighted low suspension rates tied to restorative practices and full-time social work support.

Speakers emphasized strong community partnerships (Sacramento State, Sierra Nevada Journeys, Project School Bell) and described extended learning opportunities and field experiences. Teachers and parents said the school’s looping and dual-immersion models build strong relationships that persist across siblings and generations.

Public commenters included Sac State faculty who described longstanding collaboration and classroom placements at Bowling Green, and long-time teachers who recounted multi-decade service and family ties to the school. The district’s staff report on renewal will be delivered on Nov. 5 and the board is scheduled to vote on renewal at the Nov. 20 meeting; Bowling Green’s petition was submitted Sept. 23 and the school’s charter expires June 30, 2026.

No board vote occurred at the Oct. 16 hearing; staff said Bowling Green’s renewal is in the middle renewal tier and the board will consider a five-year renewal based on the staff report and conditions.