""Everyone moved here precisely because this neighborhood is zoned to Los Alamitos Elementary," Doubov said. "I think moving us to a different school that does not offer comparable education standard or comparable services just doesn't seem fair.""
""There is no way that we can accept this. We cannot accept this laying down," said PTA President Bandana Singh. "We will be raising our voices and asking to be heard and asking for transparency.""
"The district says enrollment at their schools has declined by 20% since the 2017-2018 school year."
Parents gathered outside San Jose Unified School District headquarters ahead of a meeting about potentially closing or relocating up to ten schools before the 2026–2027 school year, with boundary changes effective for 2027–2028 enrollments. Community members collected petition signatures opposing moves that could reassign students from neighborhood schools like Los Alamitos Elementary. The district reported a 20% enrollment decline since 2017–2018 and cited budget shortfalls. Simonds Elementary parents held signs and the PTA called for transparency. The Board of Education is scheduled to decide on March 12, raising concerns about the decision timeline and complexity of impacts.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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