Trustee Minh Pham expressed the emotional impact of the decision, stating, "This is a moment of in a sense great anguish. Great sadness, you know and I've stated very clearly, it's a school board member's nightmare." The decision reflects the deep struggles within the community as they deal with school closures amid a budget crisis.
Parent Lisa Tuthill expressed her frustration with the board's approach, noting, "They looked at our proposal and said -oh you didn't meet the $10 million, which their proposal didn't either." This highlights the disconnect between community proposals and board decisions, fueling feelings of neglect.
Julianna Escobar, a sixth grader affected by the school closure, shared her concerns, stating, "It would be new for me also because I don't know how I would get there, walking, and it’s a significant change for my education." This raises concerns about access and transition for students who must travel further.
Community protests reflect a unified response from parents demonstrating their discontent, as one parent articulated, "I'm upset because as a parent I want the best for my kids that's why I went to a school of choice." This submission illustrates the emotional stakes of the board's unpopular decision.
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