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Residents press board on 'Schools of Hope' co‑location and recent donations of district property to nonprofits
Summary
Public commenters warned about state 'Schools of Hope' charter co‑location rules and asked the board to push back; residents also questioned recent donations of surplus district property to nonprofits and requested clearer policies and public hearings on asset dispositions.
During the Jan. 13 public‑comment period, community members raised concerns about two issues: the State Board of Education’s Schools of Hope program and district donations or transfers of land to nonprofit partners.
Pam Crowell urged residents to contact the Florida Board of Education and state legislators about Schools of Hope rules that allow charter operators to co‑locate in public school buildings. Crowell said letters of intent had been sent regarding multiple Volusia schools and warned the community that such actions can…
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