Amidst community relief, threat of further closures looms over East San Jose schools

East San Jose residents rejoiced last week when a neighborhood middle school received a reprieve from an expected closure. But that celebration will be short lived as the school district anticipates putting more campuses on the chopping block. 

The Alum Rock Union School District board of trustees unanimously voted to postpone closing the middle school portion of Aptitud Community Academy at Goss, following community outcry and student protests. A lack of information and community involvement prompted the board’s decision. Board Vice President Andres Quintero said the projected $1.2 million in savings from closing the school wouldn’t be worth it if many families left the district as a result.