Nearly 100 parents, teachers, and students with Denver Public Schools spoke out during a public comment session Monday night in an effort to dissuade school board leaders from moving forward with a proposal to close and or restructure 10 schools in the district.
“Are the savings worth the damages that you’re inflicting, when neighborhood schools close, students are forced to attend schools that are farther from their homes, in locations that don’t meet the family’s needs,” said Diana Kessel, whose children attend Palmer Elementary School.
The seven schools listed for closure as part of Superintendent Alex Marrero’s proposal are:
- Columbian Elementary School
- Castro Elementary School
- Schmitt Elementary School
- International Academy of Denver at Harrington
- Palmer Elementary School
- West Middle School
- Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
Three other schools would be restructured as part of the proposal: