TUCSON – Accelerated Learning Laboratory is a science-based school, similar to Green Fields School who recently closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy.

The closing of Green Fields can be seen as a business investment for some. While others see it as an opportunity to expand education and grow the community.

Close to 200 students attend A.L.L. and four miles away is Green Fields which was home to 140 students.

“I think it’s a loss to the community for it not to be here. We are within a stone’s throw from Green Fields and we happen to be in a position that we could possibly have an effect on not having it close,” said Accelerated Learning Laboratory CEO David Jones.

Jones told News 4 Tucson’s Allie Potter he has not been able to get a hold of Green Fields to discuss a possible merger between the schools.

Potter asked Jones if there is a special message he wants to say to the board?

“Our proposal takes a load off of them, even if it’s an emotional load. We take care of it within weeks, not months. Creditors get a high percentage of what they are owed out of it. So this is a win-win position for everyone,” replied Jones.

It is a win for parents, too. Marianne Stoffel had 3 kids enrolled at Green Fields and is now left finding a new school for her boys. She said a merge would be the best of both worlds.

“Stuff here like robotics and whatnot, which they don’t have at Green Fields and Green Fields has stuff that they don’t have here like music, sports, drama,” said Stoffel.

“This is a social issue more than an economic issue where we improve education together. More about raising the next generation,” said Jones.

Jones told Potter he is willing to put down $2.5 million but said it would have to happen quickly, school starts August 5.

“We’re in the position to be able to do that but if it goes on too long or too far, we will be to the point where we could not do anything,” said Jones.

Jones added the synergy between the two organizations would become more viable together than apart.

The offer is out there on the table and now it is up to the Green Fields Board to decide if they want to meet.