Cape Canaveral Mayor Wes Morrison has formally asked the Brevard County School Board to postpone its decision on proposed boundary changes that would effectively shut down Cape View Elementary School at the start of the 2026–27 school year. In a letter dated January 20, 2026, and addressed to School Board Chair Matt Susin, Mayor Morrison called for at least a one-year delay to allow for more public input, thorough review, and intergovernmental coordination before any final action is taken.
A Vote Scheduled for Tuesday Evening
The mayor’s letter was shared publicly ahead of the Brevard County School Board’s meeting in Viera that same evening, where the board was scheduled to hold what was described as a final vote on the proposed boundary change at 5:30 p.m. City representatives were expected to attend the meeting despite a conflicting Cape Canaveral City Council session scheduled for the same night.
Community Impact at the Center of the Letter
While acknowledging the School Board’s constitutional authority over district schools, Mayor Morrison argued that Cape View Elementary holds an irreplaceable role in the Cape Canaveral community.
“The practical effect of the proposed school consolidation would not only be the removal of Cape View as a neighborhood elementary school within Cape Canaveral, but also the loss of an irreplaceable civic institution that binds families, strengthens neighborhoods, and contributes to the character of our small coastal community,” Morrison wrote.
The Cape Canaveral City Council had previously adopted Resolution 2025-19 in November 2025, unanimously opposing the plan and urging the School Board to explore alternatives before taking any action that would limit educational access for local families.
Alternatives Proposed by the City
In his letter, Morrison outlined possible approaches the district had not yet fully explored, including intergovernmental collaboration, shared facility models, and enrollment initiatives designed to stabilize Cape View’s student population rather than eliminate its attendance zone altogether.
Process and Legal Concerns
Mayor Morrison also noted that the proposed consolidation and closure had not been included in the School District’s five-year facilities plan, raising concerns about the pace of the current decision-making process. He cited Florida law and a 2014 Interlocal Agreement as frameworks that envision intergovernmental coordination and public engagement when major school planning decisions affect municipalities.
“The speed of the current process has left limited opportunity for the City to engage in due diligence, public engagement, or intergovernmental school planning coordination,” the letter states.
Boundary Change Would Effectively Close the School
City officials contend that eliminating Cape View Elementary’s current attendance zone would effectively close the school beginning in the 2026–27 school year — even without a formal closure vote being taken separately.
Mayor Calls on the Community to Show Up
Mayor Morrison publicly urged Cape View supporters to attend the School Board meeting in Viera and speak during public comment.
“If you support Cape View, please consider attending in Viera tonight, speak if you’re able, and respectfully ask the School Board to slow down, vote no on the boundary change, and work with the City and our community to pursue a solution for our neighborhood school in Cape Canaveral,” the mayor wrote.
