ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A plan to build a new school in the fast-growing community of Horizon West is taking a step forward.
On Wednesday, Orange County’s Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval of waivers for a plan to develop a two-story K-5 private school off New Independence Parkway.
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The proposed campus can accommodate up to 880 students and act as an expansion of Windermere Preparatory School, which is about five miles away.
Gale Dandurand lives in the area and supports the proposal.
“I think that’s actually a great opportunity for families who want to take the opportunity to have private education for their kids instead of the public,” Dandurand said.
The campus layout includes sports fields and outdoor learning spaces.
The new school is also expected to increase traffic, although an on-site carline is part of the design to avoid backups.
With the DRC’s recommendation, plans for the school are expected to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners during a meeting in August.