More on East / West Task Forces

Sandy Cullen:

Elementary schools considered most at risk are Emerson, Lapham and Lowell - which are at or below 67 percent of their capacity for students - as well as Lindbergh, Cohen said.

"We're rallying around Lindbergh," he said, adding that the school serves "probably the most fragile" population of low-income and minority families, including many from Kennedy Heights just across the street from the school.

Mary Gulbrandsen, director of student services and chief of staff to Superintendent Art Rainwater, said the Madison School District has no hidden agenda to close one or more East Side schools, as some parents fear.

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Posted by Jim Zellmer at October 10, 2005 6:33 AM
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