Parents and students from Broad Ripple Middle School are raising urgent concerns about the school’s conditions and safety to the Indianapolis Public Schools Board. Complaints include deteriorating infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and ineffective communication systems. Teachers are struggling with nearly double the expected student enrollment, with some classes containing up to 42 students. Issues reported include malfunctioning speakers, a broken PA system, and instances of violence and inappropriate behavior among students. Parents express frustration over their children’s lack of learning and safety, with some questioning whether the school environment is adequate.
‘Scared to go to School’ Broad Ripple Parents Voice Concerns About Middle School
Updated on September 2, 2024