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Mission Education Center parents urge the district for space, a library and better facilities
Summary
Families from Mission Education Center described overcrowding, lack of a permanent library, insufficient bathrooms and safety concerns tied to shared campus space; multiple parents and students urged the board to secure additional classrooms and services.
Several parents and students from the Mission Education Center (MEC) spoke at the Nov. 18 meeting about overcrowding and missing services, especially the absence of a library, limited classrooms that force teaching in hallways, hygiene issues with insufficient bathrooms and concerns about building security when multiple schools share space.
Parents described MEC as a vital newcomer school serving many Spanish‑speaking families and said shared facilities with Monroe and possible incoming students from Daniel Webster would worsen current problems. Students pleaded for a proper library and quiet classroom space to learn.
Why it matters: Testimony highlighted the impact on emerging English learners and families new to the U.S., with parents emphasizing that limited space interferes with early literacy and integration supports. Speakers asked the district to prioritize physical space assignments that preserve MEC’s classrooms and services.
Board response: President Feuer opened public comment and the board agreed to provide interpretation services during testimony; Superintendent Carranza arranged staff follow‑up and thanked parents for their input. No immediate board vote was taken on facility reassignments at the meeting.
