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Jackson board approves reconfiguration plan: Ida B. Wells to close; Obama Elementary to co‑locate with Northwest
Summary
The Jackson Public School District administration recommended—and the board approved—closing Ida B. Wells Elementary, keeping the Wells building for the APAC program, reconfiguring Bailey Magnet Middle School, and relocating Barack Obama Elementary to co‑locate with Northwest.
The Jackson Public School District administration recommended, and the Board of Trustees approved, a set of school reconfiguration actions that include closing Ida B. Wells Elementary, reconfiguring Bailey Magnet Middle School, and relocating Barack Obama Elementary to co‑locate with Northwest.
At the April 24 board meeting, Dr. Merrick presented the administration’s recommendation: close Ida B. Wells Elementary; keep the Wells building open for the APAC program; reconfigure Bailey Magnet Middle School (as described in the administration materials); and relocate…
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