APS Considers Making Two Of Its Schools Permanent Remote-Learning Centers

Aurora Public Schools is considering closing one of its schools and making two remote-learning centers permanently, according to FOX31.

The consideration is part of the district's Blueprint APS plan which focuses on finding better ways to utilize facilities and educational systems.

The implementation of the plan has been sped up due to the pandemic which has caused enrollment in the school district to decrease.

The district is considering closing Lyn Knoll Elementary School and shifting Century Elementary and South Middle School to permanent remote-learning centers.

The district is anticipating that some families will want to continue remote learning after the coronavirus pandemic ends and schools return to in-person classes.

Corey Christiansen, a spokesperson for APS, told FOX31 that the district spends $21 million a year to maintain school buildings that are underutilized.

In addition to closing Lyn Knoll Elementary School, the district is considering building three schools and repurposing seven school buildings into community centers and remote-learning centers.

The new schools will offer students chances to enroll in magnet schools that are geared more towards their individual interests.

These proposed changes will be presented to the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education in January.

Until then, Aurora Public Schools will be hosting three virtual town hall meetings to gather community feedback.

The first virtual town hall will take place on Monday, November 30 at 6:00 P.M.

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