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Parents, nonprofit leaders urge Azusa Unified to lease Center Middle School space to Neighborhood Homework House
Summary
Parents, program alumni and community partners urged the Azusa Unified School District board to approve a below‑market lease letting Neighborhood Homework House move into Center Middle School, citing student safety, access and program stability; the board moved the matter into closed session and reported no action at that time.
Public commenters at the Azusa Unified School District board meeting on May 13 urged the district to approve a below‑market lease allowing Neighborhood Homework House to occupy space at Center Middle School.
Neighborhood Homework House supporters told the board the program provides academic and social support and that a permanent, centrally located site would let it serve more students. "The neighborhood homework house is not just a tutoring center," said Patricia Padilla, a parent and substitute teacher who asked the board to prioritize student safety in its site selection.
The plea drew backing from Jennifer…
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