SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – A South Bay college named after a 9/11 hero is dealing with a doable closure. This comes as its college district tries to deal with a 40% decline in enrollment over the past 15 years.
Whereas it is unclear what number of or which faculties can be affected, dad and mom and lecturers say they’re anxious for his or her youngsters’ future.
Nestled beneath San Jose Mineta Worldwide Airport’s flight path is an American hero cemented into historical past.
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Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is called after the pilot of Flight 93, which was taken over by hijackers and set to crash into the Capitol. However crew and passengers took over and saved numerous lives, crashing right into a discipline in Pennsylvania.
Dahl’s legacy has been residing on in his hometown because the namesake of this college, which is now one in all a number of faculties that could possibly be closed. Franklin McKinley College District says it’s confronted with severely declining enrollment.
Richard Brookes teaches on the district and says the decline in enrollment has been occurring for years.
“I know parents are worried about their schools because they’re basically community centers,” he stated.
And whereas his college, Bridges Academy, is just not on the chopping block, he attended Dahl Elementary as a toddler.
“It’s sad to see something I thought would be forever in the community possibly go away forever,” he stated.
The district advised KRON4 in a press release:
“At this time, no decisions have been made regarding which school sites will be impacted. If Captain Jason M. Dahl Elementary is selected for closure, we remain deeply committed to honoring and celebrating the legacy of Captain Dahl.”
And for Brookes, he hopes no matter closures do occur aren’t too arduous on the neighborhood.
“Knowing about it makes it a little tougher for the kids because they wonder about the future a little bit,” he stated. “They already have so much to deal with.”
The district stated there are no less than 5 faculties within the district that would face closures, and the varsity board will vote on a ultimate decision at an upcoming assembly on Feb. 11.
