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Students from ACE tell Titusville council the school needs a new building; city says it is exploring options
Summary
Students and student‑council representatives from ACE told council their lease was not renewed and the program serving about 170 students needs new space; the city said it is exploring possible locations but has no municipal buildings available to assign.
Several students and student‑advisors from ACE addressed the council on March 10 to ask for help finding a new building after their current lease was not renewed. Students said the program serves roughly 170 students with a wait list of about 30 and described ACE as providing specialized support and community for learners who struggled elsewhere.
Krista Sims, the ACES junior representative, said the school ‘‘gave me teachers who supported me ... and a real environment where I could grow and actually succeed’’ and asked the council to help publicize or locate a new facility. Student representatives Jackie Willis, Trinity Johnson, Hannah Downs and Jocelyn Carver each described the program’s impacts on students and urged the council to help the school secure a new site.
City staff told the council they were exploring potential locations and that negotiations with at least one prospective site were ongoing, but that the city has no vacant municipal buildings to offer at this time. The city manager said staff had been contacted by ACE administrators only recently and that they were working diligently to identify any suitable options while encouraging community help and outreach.
Council members thanked the students for speaking and encouraged further coordination with staff and administrators; the city manager said more information was expected as staff continues negotiations and outreach.
