Community members concerned about the fighting and school closures at Charlottesville High School will have a chance to hear from Charlottesville City Schools officials on Nov. 30.
City Schools will host a community conversation event at the high school for community members to learn more about what officials have planned to address the violence at the school. Last week, 27 teachers called out of work after multiple fights occurred at CHS. The school was closed to students for three days, from Friday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Nov. 21, and then went into a scheduled break for the Thanksgiving holiday.
A City School announcement says that officials will announce immediate and intermediate changes coming to CHS. The event will also be an opportunity for community members to ask questions to Charlottesville City School Board members and administrators, or participate in “discussion groups to collect community feedback,” City Schools said in an update sent to families on Wednesday.
This will be the second community event following the class closures at CHS. Charlottesville United for Public Education held a community forum on Monday, Nov. 20 with teachers and public comment.
The event will be next Thursday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. at Charlottesville High School. The exact room has not yet been announced City Schools has asked those who wish to attend in person to RSVP in a form, or register to watch the event streamed online.
Classes at CHS will resume Monday, Nov. 27, after the Thanksgiving break.
“We are planning opportunities to hear our students’ voices during school hours,” the event announcement says.
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