Sparse Turnout For DCPS Meetings

Was weather a factor? The Communications Director for DC Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee released the attendance numbers for the 23 simultaneous meetings held Thursday evening to discuss the controversial school closing proposal.

The average was about 18 people per meeting.

Here's how the Press Release read in part:

Tonight, more than 411 people attended 23 DCPS community meetings held throughout the District. In an effort to collect input from parents, students and school communities, DCPS officials were available at each site to hear testimony. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Chancellor Michelle Rhee and Deputy Mayor for Education Victor Reinoso attended meetings separately throughout the city.