New Class Sites Studied for Expelled Students
Los Angeles school officials said Tuesday that they are no longer considering Hughes Junior High School in Woodland Hills as a potential site to house classes for students expelled from regular schools because of weapons possession or assaults.
The district instead is exploring several options, including housing such students at some of the 38 adult education schools throughout Los Angeles or at sites used by dropout prevention programs, said Barry Mostovoy, administrative consultant for school operations.
Mostovoy said community opposition played a role in the district’s decision to drop Hughes, a closed school used for administrative offices, as a possible site. School board member Julie Korenstein, who represents Woodland Hills, opposed the proposal, as did City Councilwoman Joy Picus.
Both officials said they had received complaints from nearby residents who feared an increase in crime and lower property values in the neighborhood.
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