The Duval County School Board is proposing the closure of Atlantic Beach Elementary. If enacted, this change would result in the elimination of a neighborhood public school serving. This decision would have a negative impact on the students and our beach community.

On March 11, 2024 two plans were presented at a Duval County School Board Workshop- BOTH PLANS PROPOSE CLOSING ATLANTIC BEACH ELEMENTARY. The intent behind both plans is to “right-size” the DCPS district and mitigate rising construction costs.

If either proposal is accepted, the property where Atlantic Beach Elementary is located could be repurposed for use by a charter school. A charter school is not required to provide services to students although Duval would still be required to fund the school. In addition, traffic concerns surrounding Atlantic Beach Elementary will be exacerbated.

We need to save strong neighborhood schools that serve the community. Atlantic Beach Elementary is one of the few to consistently earn an A rating and prides themselves on building strong leaders to serve our community. Decline these proposals to consolidate our neighborhood schools.

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