School Closings and FCMAT,* the powerful non-elected body you may have never heard of

OUSD has already closed 15 schools since the state took over in 2003. This year they closed Roots Elementary.

Now they plan to close up to 24 more schools, all serving flatlands students.

What role does the non-elected Fiscal Crisis Management and Assistance Team (FCMAT) play in closing Oakland schools? How does FCMAT dominate school decision-making without public accountability?

Does closing schools save money or help students?

Is there an ideal or "right size" for schools?

Hear parents from three threatened schools talk about the closings and how they're trying to reverse them.

Hear how the non-elected Fiscal Crisis Management and Assistance Team (FCMAT) is able to make decisions for Oakland schools.

Develop a plan of action.

*Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team