Community input to decide fate of historic school near Altamonte Springs

SEMINOLE COUNT, Fla. — It’s been 11 years since Rosenwald School closed its doors in the Winwood area near Altamonte Springs.

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It was opened back in 1931 for African American Students. Soon, the school will be open again for the community. However, what it will be when the doors reopen is still up in the air. But it’s the community’s input that will ultimately decide what goes in there.

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Seminole County bought the Rosenwald School in 2019 and wanted to make sure it was a place for the community.

At a workshop Tuesday night, draft recommendations will be presented to the community for input on potential housing, services and facilities.

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The county commissioner will take a look at the information gathered from the meeting and decide on a final plan that will be sent to developers for a request for approval.

The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Divine Truth Christian Center in Casselberry, 350 Anchor Road.

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