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Spruce Community School founders present project‑based plan; board seeks detail on CLDE compliance and SPED staffing
Summary
Spruce Community School applicants described a project‑based, community‑connected K–8 model and said they secured startup funding; district reviewers rated the application "fully developed" in many areas but asked for clarifications on CLDE compliance, discipline model and staffing for special populations.
Spruce Community School founders presented a project‑based learning charter that emphasizes community partnerships and small class sizes. Founder Lauren Kosowski said the model partners students with nonprofits and businesses to produce work tied to local needs and said the school would invest heavily in coaching and professional development for teachers.
Kosowski said the group is targeting northeastern District 11 for a facility, plans to launch with 64–72 students and has secured approximately $500,000…
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