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Prospect Elementary parents and staff urge board to reconsider consolidation plan
Summary
Multiple Prospect Elementary teachers, staff and parents told the board they oppose a proposed consolidation that would move Prospect students into Esplanade, raising concerns about safety, program space, transportation and the loss of community‑school grant funding.
At the July 14 meeting, six public commenters spoke during non‑agenda public comment to urge the Orange Unified School District Board not to close Prospect Elementary or consolidate its students into neighboring sites.
Speakers representing Prospect described the school as a "community school" with strong academic performance and key partnerships. Lee Lance, a community commenter, said Prospect is "in the top 40% of schools nationwide" and stressed campus safety and ample parking as reasons Prospect would be a better absorbing site than Esplanade. Eileen Zedek, a 24‑year Prospect teacher, warned that doubling participation in VAPA, after‑school…
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