After parents rallied against a Prince George's school boundary proposal, CEO Monica E. Goldson recommended delaying the consolidation of two schools.
. Some schools — particularly in the northern part of the county — have struggled with overcrowding, and more students are projected to enroll in the school system in the coming years.
“While there is no perfect scenario, our hope is to present a plan that positions Prince George’s County Public Schools to address enrollment changes over the long-term,” Goldson said in a news release. Under Goldson’s recommendation, Concord Elementary School in District Heights and Pointer Ridge Elementary School in Bowie would be consolidated in fall 2024. An earlier version proposed the two schools close ahead of the 2023-2024 school year.Goldson further recommended that boundary changes at 29 schools don’t take effect, as the shifts would have affected fewer than 20 students at each school, she noted.
Bowie parents where schools were slated to close have spoken out against an earlier proposal made by the district’s consultant and advisory committee. Duringthat enrollment would probably increase in their area in the coming years because of major housing developments. They argued that the school space would be needed to help prevent overcrowding. The group of parents has another rally planned Thursday.
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