CASTLE ROCK (KDVR) — The Douglas County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a plan to consolidate three elementary schools, despite strong opposition from parents and community members.
In a 7-0 vote, the board agreed to close Saddle Ranch, Heritage, and Acres Green elementary schools. Students will be reassigned to nearby campuses — Eldorado Elementary, Summit View, and Fox Creek — starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
District officials say all teachers at the affected schools will be guaranteed jobs elsewhere in the district and will not have to reapply.
Transportation remains a concern for many families. The district is considering adding bus stops at the closed school sites to ease the transition, but some parents argue that existing bus services are already unreliable.
“This isn’t just about budgets or buildings — it’s about the silence that comes when kids’ laughter and play are gone,” one parent said during public comment.
While the district says the closed school buildings will remain under its ownership and could be repurposed, parents continue to push for more transparency throughout the process.
The consolidation follows months of debate, with district leaders citing declining enrollment and financial challenges as key reasons for the move.
Plans for how the former school buildings will be used have not been finalized.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Douglas County School Board votes to consolidate 3 elementary schools )
Also on site :
- ChatGPT’s responses will now include Washington Post articles
- Everything You Need To Know About 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 34
- Iran sanctions state TV channel for mocking Saudi Foreign Minister