The SNP’s main opposition will attempt to delay the closure of Menzieshill High School, The Courier understands.
At a crunch vote on the school’s future, the Labour group hope to rally other opposition councillors and teachers’ representatives behind a cross-party bid to block the mothballing of the West End institution.
It is understood Labour could attempt to create a broad coalition by backing campaigners’ calls for a moratorium on the closure.
A source in the camp opposing the closure said the Labour group which has been a vocal critic of the slated closure were contemplating tabling an amendment at the education committee debate on June 22.
When contacted by The Courier, Labour’s education spokesman Laurie Bidwell attempted to keep his powder dry ahead of the debate but said all options were being considered.
Mr Bidwell said: “We will look in detail at the reports and then present a proposal at the meeting.
“However, it will be consistent with our previous positions on this particular issue.
“We will be looking at ways to improve the current school campus and other facilities. We have consistently come forward with alternative proposals when we think they are in the best interests of the city.
“We don’t just oppose things for the sake of opposing them we do it when we think our proposal will better serve the education of children in Dundee.”
Last week, Dundee City Council released a report recommending Menzieshill High School should be closed a move backed by education committee convener Stewart Hunter.
If the school closure is approved, hundreds of pupils could be moved to the new Harris Academy, while local feeder primary schools will also see their associated secondary school changed.
An Education Scotland report into the planned closure said it would bring “educational benefits” but also cautioned that many community concerns had not been addressed by the council.
On Monday night, the Save Menzieshill High School Campaign vowed that the battle to save the school is not over.
The Rev Bob Mallinson, who is chairman of the campaign, said: “We are not going away. There’s no majority on the education committee, so it is not over yet.”