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Dorchester 2 proposes repurposing James H. Spann and redistricting students to Somerville and Sires
Summary
District staff proposed converting James H. Spann into an educational services center housing special education, technology, parenting and adult-education programs and possibly daycare, while redistricting about 452 students from Spann to Somerville and Sires. The board scheduled a Dec. 8 vote to decide repurposing.
District officials recommended repurposing James H. Spann as the "James H. Spann Educational Center" rather than investing approximately $9.1 million to renovate it as a traditional elementary school. The proposed uses include centralized special education services (child-find), the technology department and server room, food services/catering, parenting center, adult education and potential employee daycare in partnership with the…
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