Clark County, Nevada, commissioners have approved permits for a new magnet school in the south Las Vegas valley, despite strong opposition from neighbors.
KLAS-TV reports that the Clark County School District wants to build a three-story facility, South Career and Technical Academy on a 20-acre lot. The school would have capacity for 1,800 students.
However, some homeowners in the area say there just isn’t enough space.
“We find ourselves in a situation where we cannot justify in any way putting children’s lives and the lives of others in harm’s way," says Mike Pride, a homeowner. "The safety of our children should be paramount."
The school district says it hopes to start construction next fall and open the campus to students by fall 2026.
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