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Hundreds turn out to oppose Lincoln repurposing; residents press board for delay and transparency
Summary
A long public‑comment period at the Oct. 20 Lakewood school board meeting featured dozens of residents, educators and students opposing the repurposing of Lincoln Elementary and urging redistricting, more data and delayed action. Speakers cited walkability, special‑education disruption and process concerns.
Hundreds of residents and dozens of public commenters filled the board chamber Oct. 20 to urge the Lakewood Board of Education to pause its plan to repurpose Lincoln Elementary into a centralized early‑learning center.
Speakers across the two‑hour public‑comment period said they value early learning but object to closing a neighborhood elementary and questioned whether Lincoln’s layout and location are suitable for preschoolers. ‘‘Most preschoolers don’t eat lunch at school and those that do typically eat in their classrooms,’’ said Erin Brady, an early‑childhood educator who asked the board to explain how a three‑story elementary would accommodate young children and children with disabilities.
Several residents raised safety and walkability concerns. ‘‘Lincoln is 1.8 miles from Hays... How are we…
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