Levy might house Hull students

From: Daily Breeze | Date: December 20, 2006| Author: Shelly Leachman DAILY BREEZE | Copyright information

With about six months to go until Hull Middle School is closed to kids, a Torrance Unified School District committee has recommended moving the school in its entirety -- staff, students, even some equipment -- to Sam Levy Adult Center almost 2 miles away.

No longer up to state facilities codes, the aging intermediate campus will be shuttered when school ends in June.

In a presentation to trustees Monday night, the district- appointed group also suggested moving most of Levy's adu...

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