Cape Canaveral Community Rallies Against Potential Closure of Cape View Elementary SchoolOn November 4th, parents, city leaders, and residents of Cape Canaveral gathered at a town hall meeting to protest the proposed closure of Cape View Elementary School. The school, serving 270 students, could see its pupils relocated to Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach. Superintendent Doctor Mark Rendell attended the meeting, where parents expressed deep concern over the potential shutdown, citing strong emotional ties to the school. The school's enrollment has dropped from 400 to 200 students over the past decade due to an aging population and the rise of vacation rentals. Airbnb disputed the link between short-term rentals and lower enrollment, suggesting the decline might be tied to Florida's universal voucher program. The community, including Mayor Wes Morrison and city council members, supports the parents. The school board will revisit the issue at a meeting on November 18th.
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