November 8th 2024.
The Denver Public Schools' Board of Education has an important decision to make. They will be voting on whether to close or restructure 10 schools in the district. In preparation for this vote, the board has scheduled special public comment sessions for next week. This will give the community a chance to share their opinions and concerns before any final decisions are made.
According to Superintendent Alex Marrero, the consolidation plan is necessary due to a decline in enrollment from kindergarten to 12th grade. The board is set to vote on November 21st, but before that, they want to hear from students, educators, families, and other community members. The regular public comment session will take place on November 18th at the DPS headquarters. This will be a great opportunity for individuals to express their thoughts on the proposed closures and restructuring, which may result in a reduction in the number of grades taught at the affected schools.
In addition to the regular session, the board has also scheduled special public comment meetings at each of the schools that are being considered for closure or restructuring. These meetings will take place between Monday and Friday and will be in person, lasting one hour. However, it's important to note that the public comments will be limited to the school's students, staff, and families, as stated on the district's website. The board also plans to meet with staff and families who may be affected by the closures during the week.
For those interested in attending the special public comment meetings at the individual schools, here is a list of the dates, times, and locations:
- Castro Elementary, 845 S. Lowell Blvd., at 7 p.m. on Wednesday
- Columbian Elementary, 2925 W. 40th St., at 7 p.m. on Friday
- Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design, 840 E. 14th Ave., at 4:50 p.m. on Monday
- International Academy of Denver at Harrington, 2401 E. 37th Ave., at 7 p.m. on Monday
- Palmer Elementary, 995 Grape St., at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday
- Schmitt Elementary, 1820 S. Vallejo St., at 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday
- West Middle School, 951 Elati St., at 4:50 p.m. on Friday
For the schools recommended for restructuring, the board has scheduled the following special public comment meetings:
- DCIS Baker 6-12, 574 W. Sixth Ave., at 7 p.m. on Thursday
- Dora Moore ECE-8 School, 846 Corona St., at 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday
- Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, 2250 S Quitman St., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday
As a reminder, you can stay up to date on all Colorado news by signing up for the Mile High Roundup email newsletter. The board encourages all members of the community to attend these special public comment sessions and voice their opinions. It's important for everyone to have a say in the future of these schools and the education of our children.
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