"Hundreds of students will be forced into aging, deteriorating 'temporary' portables that are decades past their useful life. These deficient spaces lack effective ventilation, are structurally weak, and are not built for students with disabilities."
"If approved, Measure A would help mitigate the influx of students by allowing more schools to be upgraded or built. The $70 million in bonds would be paid for by increasing property taxes to $27.50 per $100,000 for 27 years."
"The closure was a board decision from the Primary School, according to a spokesperson for the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple's nonprofit organization."
The Primary School in East Palo Alto is set to close in June 2026, displacing over 400 students who will transfer to the Ravenswood City School District. This influx is expected to increase enrollment by 20%, prompting the school board to propose a bond measure to address capacity issues. The current facilities are inadequate, forcing students into deteriorating temporary structures. Measure A aims to raise $70 million for upgrades and new construction, funded by increased property taxes. The closure decision was made by the school's board, with no clear reasons provided.
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