To: New Hope Solebury School Board
New Hope Solebury Lower Elementary School Closure
We urge the New Hope Solebury School Board to thoroughly consider ALL implications of a reconfiguration and closure of the school buildings, including the educational and social impact on the students in each grade. We request that parents are involved in the discussions and have the opportunity to ask questions, receive answers, and share their concerns at a dedicated meeting.
Why is this important?
The New Hope Solebury School Board is currently considering closing the Lower Elementary School, moving these students to the Upper Elementary School, and possibly moving fifth grade students to the Middle School. Although there are currently empty classrooms at both elementary schools, there is not enough space to easily accommodate all students at the main campus without significant changes at the Upper Elementary School and Middle School. We need to ensure that the School Board is doing a complete analysis to determine what is best for our young children, and not making drastic changes for small financial gain. Parents and community members should be involved in this process to understand the rationale for these significant changes.