WNIJ News Director Jenna Dooley (JD): The Harlem School District’s board is weighing some major changes that would reshape their schools and many parents and staff members are not happy. WNIJ education reporter Peter Medlin drove up to Machesney Park earlier this past week for one of their community listening sessions.
Before we get into the changes, can you tell us a little bit about the Harlem School District?
Peter Medlin, WNIJ education reporter: Harlem is up in Machesney Park & Loves Park area. It’s a huge district, about 6,000 students, pretty high percentage of low-income students as well…