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Cuyahoga Falls board votes to close Preston Elementary starting 2026–27 school year
Summary
After months of review and public comment, the Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education voted unanimously to close Preston Elementary and repurpose the building for preschool beginning in the 2026–27 school year; board members cited enrollment patterns, building capacity and transportation impacts in support of the decision.
The Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 24 to close Preston Elementary beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
Board member Mr. Harris, who announced his support during the meeting, said the decision followed months of data review and community input and was made with the district's long-term finances and minimal student disruption in mind. “After months of reviewing the data, listening to you, the community, and weighing our options, I believe that closing Preston Elementary, though painful, is the most responsible choice for the long term financial health of this district,” Mr. Harris said.
The board's vote followed extended discussion from several members who said they made their decisions reluctantly. Mrs. Schaffer, a board member and former Preston volunteer, said the choice was emotional because of the memories tied to the building but emphasized the board considered…
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