Emotions ran high for parents as the Oakland school board voted for a third time Wednesday to keep its plan to close or consolidate 10 schools over the next few years.
“I’m devastated. I’m devastated because we all stepped in. We have lost sleep and everything to keep our schools,” she said.
Oakland Unified demanded the group move out because it didn’t meet district standards for safety, supervision and background checks.“I just don’t know, I’m a working mom. I have to be up at 4 in the morning. So, I can’t take my kids to school. I’m not going to know anything about that new school and what’s going on there. I’ve got to go back to work,” she said.
Two board members voted to keep the schools open, as they said new money is coming in from the state that could make up for funding gaps. But ultimately, the majority said the closures are needed due to low enrollment and budget constraints. “We don’t have enough qualified educators or principals to be to fill the vacancies. And frankly, the rotating door of year after year of cuts is very challenging. Challenging but necessary,” said Aimee Eng, Oakland District 2 Director.
As a result, Parker K-8 and Community Day School are set to close this fall, and several more are scheduled to shutter next year.
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