STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ

RE: Proposed School Closures by DOE

 

“While I understand that the Department of Education must make difficult decisions when public schools underperform, the DOE must acknowledge the fact that these closings have a considerable effect on parents, educators and students. The DOE must ensure that those who remain in these schools during their phase outs are not left behind. I have previously asked the DOE to monitor these students in these schools, which they have agreed to do, and we will continue to monitor that process.

“However, the factors that have led to these proposed closings did not occur overnight. The DOE has not provided these schools and others with the appropriate resources to succeed, and that must change. My office will closely watch these closings to both ensure that the proper process is followed and that the voices of the parents, students, educators and the community as a whole are heard,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.