Worried about what might happen to your neighborhood school ... so am I.
If You Have A Child In A Boise Neighborhood School, You Should Be Concerned!
(Even If Your Child Hasn't Started School Yet)
Before you know it, the fate of your child's public school education could change right before your eyes.
Discussions are underway and plans are being formed to transform the Boise school district.
Did you know that ...
According to the district, school closures have been "put on hold". Supt. Olson’s recent comments indicate that in actuality, school consolidation is clearly still on the table!
Think I'm kidding, then read this:
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Oct. 2004 Community Dialogue-
Survey results show that 66% of citizens advocate keeping small (300- 400
students or less), neighborhood based schools.
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| Feb. 17, 2005 PCAC Meeting- Supt. Olson- "We need to move to more of a 400-600 model." | |
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| 2. | Jan. 2005 Community Dialogue-
2nd survey proposes to close 4 schools (Washington, Monroe, Hillside, and
Perce Park) , and enlarge or renovate others.
And how does the public respond? 90% say keep Washington open, 75% say keep Monroe open, 67% say keep Hillside open, and 65% say keep Pierce Park open.
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| Feb. 24, 2005 Facilities Steering Committee Meeting- Supt. Olson- "There are 13 buildings facing the same issues over the next couple of years" as the four schools (proposed for closure). |
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