Since announcing the closures of three Boston schools last week, the district has faced outcry from several communities. But city officials say the BuildBPS is still a good idea — if executed correctly.
City Councilor Annissa Essaibi George said the renovation plans for the district are necessary, but only if they make sure communities’ voices are heard and the students’ needs are put first.
“I am happy to be at this point because I have wanted for too long for the department to put forward their next steps,” said Essaibi George. “But they can improve on the time taken and put into making the notifications with West Roxbury, Urban Science Academy and McCormack. It needs to be our immediate priority to identify ways to keep students together as much as possible.