For more than two decades, Alessandro School in Moreno Valley has served as a specialized campus for students with emotional and behavioral needs.
But last week, the Moreno Valley Unified School District board voted 3-2 to close the school — a move that has sparked concern and frustration among parents and caregivers.
Gayle Shrader, whose grandson attends Alessandro, called the campus a “safe haven” after years of behavioral challenges led to his expulsion from a traditional elementary school in third grade…