Save Hemlock School

The purpose of this site is to focus the efforts of citizens to save Hemlock School in Vacaville, CA.

Due to budget cuts, the Vacaville School Board is faced with the decision of closing school in effort to reduce expenditures. Many options have been discussed, but Hemlock School is a likely candidate for school closure.

What would become of Hemlock School, if it closed? The school buildings on Hemlock St? The empty buildings between Orchard and Eldridge Avenues? Hemlock is a school. It was my school, as it was to so many. Additionally, its a foundation elementary school in a lovely neighborhood in North Vacaville - 95688.

Unfortunately, the budget issues are real. Shrinking tax revenues and unsustainable government programs lead to situations like this, which are very common (insert figure). Is it necessary to close Hemlock? Is it a valuable use of public funds?

Current operating costs

Options

Repurpose the facility.

Lease it out to an organization

Rent it out to a

Close it, leave it.

Close it, refurbish it, re-open it. (would enrollment warrant this)?

Alternatives

Charters

Private Use / Park

Other?

Vacaville School District - School Closure Committee Documents

http://www.vacavilleusd.org/apps/pubs.asp?Q=3&T=School+Closure+Committee&P=45

News 10 Story about School Closures

http://www.news10.net/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=73137

Vacaville school closure panel seeks more info

BY DANNY BERNARDINI

http://www.thereporter.com/ci_14269184

Hemlock School Website

http://hemlock.schoolloop.com/

Vacaville School Options

Open Vacaville School Options