DCPS is proposing the closing and consolidating of our beaches elementary schools - San Pablo Elementary, Seabreeze Elementary, Neptune Beach Elementary and Atlantic Beach Elementary Schools. If the master plan moves forward it would elminate our beloved K-5 schools and move to a "mega school" model. This would have negative impacts on our children, families, school funding and city infrastructure.

On March 11, 2024, an updated plan was presented at a DCPS workshop, that would close and consolidate our schools. The reasoning behind is to "right size" the DCPS district and mitigate rising construction costs amid the $3.9 Billion deficit.

If the latest proposal is accepted ABE, SBE, Mayport and Anchor Academy would close. A new K-8 ES would be built on the current SPE site and Mayport Middle would turn into a K-8.

There is little evidence supporting the advantages of K-8 over K-5. In addition to the rising concerns of student outcomes, safety, traffic, funding, and cost of the plan versus renovations.

We need our neighborhood schools that serve our communities. San Pablo, Seabreeze, and Atlantic Beach are all A schools and all operate over 80% capacity. In addition all have been deemed schools of excellence.

Please consider signing even if you do not have children who attend these schools, if you are a beach resident this will effect you! At the very least by Increased traffic, need to build new roads and infrastructure, etc.

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To review the updated closure/consolidation plan please see page 34:

March 11, 2024, Board Workshop • • CivicClerk