Parents and community continue DCPS school closure and consolidation conversation at meeting

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DCPS is considering closing schools next year, and the community has been pushing back for months.

More than 80 people signed up to make public comment at Tuesday night's DCPS School Board Meeting. The School Board also released the community meetings schedule.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Parents, teachers and elected officials called on Duval County Public School leaders to find solutions for the task the district is facing, from

While the LaVilla Middle School band played their instruments, protesting school budget cuts impacting their teachers. “But as of today I haven’t heard a peep, so my first request is can we at least get a response that you got the letter," said Ford. Parents and students filled the seats at the meeting in their schools shirts saying they're all here to fight for their school.

 

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