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Pueblo School District 60's board narrowly voted to remove an agenda item discussing a deadline extension for a new charter school proposed by Pueblo Choice Schools.

The proposed charter school, spearheaded by Stephen Varela, aims to fill the void left by the Chavez Huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy's closure.

Despite the setback, Pueblo Choice Schools intends to continue pursuing the establishment of a new charter school.

The Pueblo School District 60 Board of Education voted 3-2 on Aug. 12 to remove an agenda item that could have eventually allowed Stephen Varela and Pueblo Choice Schools to open a new west side charter in 2026.

A prospective charter school is required by state statute to submit an application to a local school board 18 months prior to opening. H

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