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Mesa County Valley School District denies two charter applications amid safety, facility and budget concerns
Summary
After extended discussion about facilities, finances and duplication of services, the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 board voted to deny charter applications from Somerset Academy Scenic View and Gateway for Success; a former district security officer warned the Scenic building posed a safety risk.
The Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 board voted to deny two charter school applications on procedural motions after lengthy discussion about facilities, finances and program overlap.
Board members cited a lack of a secured facility, unclear and optimistic financial projections, and concern that the proposed programs would duplicate services already offered by the district. The two applicants were Somerset Academy Scenic View and Gateway for Success; district staff presented rubric scores and recommended denial for both applicants.
One public commenter who identified himself as a former district security officer described safety and structural problems at the Scenic site, saying the building “is an active shooter’s dream”…
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