Fortuna Union High School District (FUHSD) received a notice from Lozano Smith Law Firm which represents Eureka City Schools (ECS). The notice demands that FUHSD turn over the operations of the Academy of the Redwoods (AR) to ECS. FUHSD is disappointed with the demands from ECS to take over AR. FUHSD has successfully partnered with the College of the Redwoods and Humboldt County Office of Education to provide Humboldt County students with the opportunity of an Early College High School for 17 years. FUHSD is prepared and committed to defending AR and its students during this siege by ECS.
AR is a highly sought-after, flagship program for high school students. AR provides the opportunity for students to complete an AA or AS degree or Certificate before high school graduation. Many AR graduates go on to a 4-year university to continue their education. Currently, AR has about 180 students and has for over 15 years, and it employs 10 FUHSD staff members.
To read the notice and for more information click the link below.
Eureka City Schools' notice to Fortuna Union High School District