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Parents and teachers urge Orange Unified not to close Imperial Elementary; board asks staff for more data
Summary
Dozens of public commenters, many from Imperial Elementary, urged the board to preserve the small school and its special‑education supports; trustees asked staff for detailed feasibility and capacity analyses before wider surveys or votes.
During public comment at the June 18 Orange Unified Board study session, more than a dozen parents, teachers and community members spoke about proposed consolidation options that could affect Imperial Elementary and other neighborhood schools.
Multiple Imperial teachers and parents described the school as a close‑knit community with specialized supports for students with disabilities and strong ties to Canyon High School. One commenter, who identified herself as a parent and federal government attorney, said, "Please don't close…
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