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Its the final days of the academic year for schools in Indianapolis, and some students are wishing friends and teachers goodbye until classes resume. But for other students, they will not return after summer break. Communities are adjusting as six Indianapolis schools will soon close for instruction and be repurposed.
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board approved reuse plans for school buildings that will close this summer and formally shuttered facilities no longer providing academic instruction to students. The decision comes after multiple charter school organizations sought to acquire some buildings under a law that would allow a $1 purchase.
Critics say the legislation forces Indiana school districts to essentially hand over buildings to charter schools. Here are some commonly asked questions and answers.
The Indianapolis Public Schools district will close at least six facilities this spring, making them up for grabs by charter schools. But IPS hasnt filed that information with the state, as required by law. The Indiana Charter School Network recently filed a complaint against IPS to the state attorney generals office.
Rebuilding Stronger, the proposed overhaul for Indianapolis Public Schools, aims to increase equity. But some worry the plan itself will have significant, unfair effects.
Victory College Prep charter in Indianapolis has announced plans to purchase an Indianapolis Public Schools building slated for closure under a district reorganization plan.
Facing declining enrollment, Indianapolis Public Schools may decide to close or consolidate some schools. A commissioned facilities report could prove crucial.