Many years ago DeKalb wanted to build a small elementary school at the site of the now closed school on Chamblee Dunwoody Road (at Shallowford). The school board rep at that time (pre Jester, pre Jim) thought it was not a good site. Years later we instead went to the mega-school size we see at DES. It was a missed opportunity. The main school building at this site is gone, but a small gymnasium is still there. The City of Dunwoody could have purchased this lot, but has decided not to purchase it. This is another missed opportunity. Many city staff/officials believe we don’t need more green space because we have two parks across the street(s) from this lot. Too much green space? Really? Ask your favorite mayor/council member why the city didn’t purchase this acreage. It’s a great spot for a lacrosse/soccer practice field. Again, a missed opportunity.
Another opportunity is before us. DeKalb is asking for community input on realignment of the northern regions of the school system. There’s lots of details and lots of bad information being passed around.
The school system has put forth Option A, Option B, Option C. Continue Reading at Dunwoody Talk Blogspot
