"Closing TIDE disproportionately burdens the disabled community. The suit claims the district has shown a pattern of failing to accommodate students with IEPs or 504 plans, an individualized education program, at larger schools. The district can not close TIDE because it would be akin to demolishing a wheelchair ramp."
"TIDE costs $39,169 per student compared to $23,153 at Woodside, according to Leach. This year, TIDE is expected to cost $8.5 million. If TIDE did not close, the shortfall in funds would result in teacher layoffs in the future, Leach said."
"Parents also allege the district slow-walked public records requests made Nov. 16 and 20 to determine how closing TIDE would financially benefit the district. The suit says the plaintiffs suspect that the district has decided to lease the building at 150 Jefferson Drive in Menlo Park."
Parents of TIDE Academy students filed a federal lawsuit against Sequoia Union High School District, claiming the school's closure discriminates against children with disabilities. The district's school board voted unanimously on February 4 to close TIDE at 150 Jefferson Drive in Menlo Park due to budget shortfalls. TIDE costs $39,169 per student compared to $23,153 at Woodside High School, where the district proposed relocating students. The lawsuit alleges the district has a pattern of failing to accommodate students with IEPs or 504 plans at larger schools. Parents also claim the district delayed responding to public records requests and suspect plans to lease the building.
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