On April 2, 2026, the RCA Board voted unanimously to send a letter to the Sacramento City Unified School District in support of the non-closure of the Edward Kelley Parent Participation Preschool. In addition to the historic, cultural, and educational value of this school, the Board conveyed its concern about the future of the school building, a landmark in the Rosemont Community and a unique one-room school building representing Sacramento’s educational history.

In 1981, the school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because of the placement on the National Registry, there are limited options for reuse or remodeling making the building difficult to resell or repurpose. The Board has not provided the community with the future plans for the site, and with the limits placed by its status on the National Registry, the community is rightfully concerned that the property will fall into disrepair, be used by the unhoused, vandalized, or overrun by vermin and other pests.

To view the letter and QR code to the petition:

Edward Kelley Letter Re Closure