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School closure plan opposition

The mayor-appointed school board planned to vote the same evening on closing schools including Lincoln High, which serves many students with disabilities. Parents, students and nearly every Councilmember urged the board to postpone or vote no, with threats of opposing future board reappointments and possible legal action.

10 mentionsLast discussed Jun 11, 2026