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Members of the DCSD Board of Education:

I am writing on behalf of Douglas County Federation, the teacher and staff union, to express concern about the proposed Board/Superintendent policies on school closure, consolidation, and/or relocation, as well as actions taken by the District to facilitate the current pairing process in the Highlands Ranch area. While we see the need for closures due to declining enrollment, at this time, we do not believe all

What's Happening:

Multiple elementary schools in the Highlands Ranch area are experiencing declining enrollment. As such, the district is considering pairing up six elementary schools which would result in the closure of up to three schools. 

If you work at one of the affected schools, you have likely heard a lot about this. However, it has come to our attention that many staff and residents in other parts of the county are unaware of this situation and have not been briefed on the impact this will have on all of us.

The Board of Education published proposed policies on school closures

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