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Residents urge board to preserve Midway Manor park as district seeks modular classrooms for Sonia Sotomayor expansion
Summary
Dozens of Midway Manor residents, students and volunteers told the Allentown School District board they support expansion of the Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy but oppose losing the neighborhood’s snack shed and soccer fields. Administration asked to purchase 10 modular classrooms (≤ $1.6M); the board moved the item to the regular meeting for final action.
Dozens of Midway Manor residents and students urged the Allentown School District board on Feb. 26 to protect the neighborhood’s snack shed and soccer fields even as administrators sought approval to expand the Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy.
Deputy Superintendent Jen Ramos presented a phased plan and asked the board to approve the purchase of 10 modular classrooms at a cost not to exceed $1,600,000 so the school can add grades and house new sections this summer. "We are asking the Board's approval this evening, to purchase the modular classrooms at a cost not to exceed $1,600,000," Ramos said.
Many public commenters said they support the dual-language program but pleaded for…
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