Concerned parents are expected to pack Tuesday’s Decatur School Board work session after learning that one of the city’s K-2 elementary schools could be facing closure.
While the district has not identified which school may close, parents say the discussion appears to have been underway for some time. Parent Ben Brewer says families were caught off guard and want more transparency from the board. “More than anything, this process I think is not transparent,” Brewer said, adding that parents received little notice before the meeting.
The work session agenda indicates a letter announcing a school closure could be issued later this week. A final decision is not expected until November, but parents are calling for more data and public input before any vote…