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District 15 parents say email notice insufficient after announced dual-language changes

2374928 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

A group of dual-language parents told the board they learned of planned changes to the Winston and Jane Addams programs via a single email and seek clearer communication and answers about program impacts for students and siblings.

Parents of students in District 15’s dual‑language program told the school board on Feb. 18 they received limited notice about changes affecting the Winston and Jane Addams bilingual programs and said the single email announcement left families confused and worried about sibling placement and transportation.

Rick Saint Joseph, who identified himself as a dual‑language parent with two students at Winston Campus, said the first communication many families received was an email sent Jan. 31 and that not all…

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