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Parents, teachers and charter leaders press new board on school closures and renewals
Summary
During public participation at the Jan. 15 Agenda Review Committee meeting, parents from Acero network urged the board to finalize an MOU to keep schools open; Urban Prep and Catalyst representatives urged multi-year renewals; CTU leaders called for staffing, library and special education investments.
Dozens of community members, teachers and charter leaders used the board’s public-participation period Wednesday to press the newly seated board on school closures, charter renewals and staffing.
Families from Acero Schools praised the board’s Dec. 20 resolution that saved several Acero campuses from immediate closure and asked the board and CEO Pedro Martinez to finalize a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to transfer management or otherwise secure the schools. “We will continue to advocate for our schools and ensure that our children receive the quality…
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