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Proposed Charter School at Former School #20 Site

Young Women's College Prep Charter School proposed utilizing the former City of Rochester School #20 at 54 Oakman Street to serve up to 410 high school students, with parking at 7 Schauman Place. The commission postponed the item to August.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 27, 2026

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Summer Youth Literacy Program Funding Debate

Council members debated funding a summer youth literacy camp partnering with Prime Time 585, raising concerns about long-term city budget sustainability.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 4, 2026