New K-8 School Construction and Brown School Closure
Choice of 925-seat vs 690-seat building determines Brown School closure, affecting neighborhood identity, segregation, and walkability.
Ongoing debate over new school capacity and design pits larger 925-seat option preferred by city against smaller scale to avoid closing Brown School. Public comments highlight fears of socioeconomic segregation and loss of community schools. Board endorsed educational plan supporting larger building while noting neighborhood design mitigations.
MSBA feasibility study submission and final capacity decision
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