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Hundreds of residents tell Lakewood school board: pause Lincoln repurposing — concerns about walkability, transparency and timing
Summary
At a packed Lakewood Board meeting, dozens of parents, educators and students urged trustees to pause plans to repurpose Lincoln Elementary for preschool and instead pursue reversible options like redistricting and additional study. Speakers raised walkability and safety concerns and criticized the speed of the process.
Hundreds of residents turned out for public comment at the Oct. 20 Lakewood Board of Education meeting to oppose a superintendent recommendation to repurpose Lincoln Elementary as a centralized early‑learning center. Parents, educators, task force members and students gave sustained testimony asking the board to delay the decision and pursue reversible measures such as redistricting first.
Several speakers said Lincoln is a highly valued neighborhood school that supports walkable routines and close community ties. "Most students will have to take long trips or walks to get to a new school," said a group of Lincoln students who addressed trustees, describing longer…
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