The proposal emphasizes the expansion of COHEA with a new gym and technical center, but it faces pushback about taking over public park land for development.
COHEA aims to increase its enrollment from 1,000 to 1,250 students by constructing new facilities, turning two multipurpose fields at Slade Park into school assets.
Despite a majority opposition from council members, the decision to postpone the vote reflects ongoing discussions about balancing community needs with educational growth.
The historical context includes former Mayor Julio Robaina's founding of the school on leased land, which now prompts concerns over civic space use for charter development.
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